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1. In a comfortable register, practice singing a Major scale using syllables,

ascending and descending. Gradually increase your tempo.

2. From your

Do

, sing down, “

Do-Ti-La

.” Now sing the Natural Minor scale

in

La-based Minor

, ascending and descending. Increase your tempo.

3. Next, sing the same Natural Minor scale, but use

Do–based Minor

syllables.

4. As an audio-acoustic exercise, think of the patterns,

Ti-Do

,

Do-Re-Do

,

Do-

Mi-Sol

,

Do-Mi-Sol-Mi-Do-Sol-Do

,

Sol-Ti-Re-Ti-Sol-Do

. Sing what you hear.

Confirm at the piano.

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