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Western Vocal · WV-201 · Level 2 Ri (Beginner)

Pitch, Rhythm & Sight-Singing

The ear catches up to the voice. Interval recognition, rhythm reading and sight-singing at a level that makes every later course faster.

12 weeks1:1 or small groupAges 8+ 12 topics0 library items

By the end of this course

Identify all diatonic intervals by ear
Sight-sing a simple melody at first attempt
Read and clap rhythms to semiquaver level
Sing in tune against a moving harmony

Syllabus

Topics are covered in order. Pace is set by the student, not the calendar.

01
Intervals: seconds and thirds
02
Perfect fourths, fifths and octaves
03
Sixths and sevenths
04
Rhythm reading: simple time
05
Compound time and dotted rhythms
06
Sight-singing stepwise melodies
07
Sight-singing with leaps
08
Minor keys and la-based minor
09
Two-part singing — holding your line
10
Dictation exercises
11
Mock sight-singing test
12
Level assessment — Ri certificate