Is singing solfege actually helpful for learning to hear intervals by ear? Sort of. In some contexts, solfege can be useful for hearing how the intervals sound so you can sing in tune. In others, solfege won’t help at all. Read more to answer the question, “Is singing solfege helpful for learning to hear intervals by ear?”
- In the 11th century, a monk named Guido of Arezzo developed a system of solmization.
- It used a variety of syllables to represent the different notes in the mediaeval hexachord system.
- Arezzo’s system eventually evolved into the solfege we know today.
- Thus, modern vocal teachers often employ an updated version of Guido’s system to help singers learn to identify and reproduce musical intervals accurately.
- In this post, we’ll explore the benefits and drawbacks of solfege for interval training with the aim of singing in tune.
- Also, we’ll briefly look at how the brain processes melody and harmony.
For practical examples showing you how to sight sing:
This article uses technical musical terms. For definitions, see the Glossary at the end of the post.