Lesson 09

Notes from Do to Do

The basic notes are ordered upward from Do to the higher Do. When we reach the last Do, we reach the same name again, but in a higher register.

  • Lesson 09
  • Stage: Notation
  • Learning status: Note names

Lesson goal

What is the order of note names?

  • Order the notes from Do to high Do.
  • Understand upward and downward motion.
  • Avoid skipping a step while ordering.

Explanation

The basic notes are ordered upward from Do to the higher Do. When we reach the last Do, we reach the same name again, but in a higher register.

Read the idea calmly, connect it to the count or symbol shown, then move to the example before trying the review questions.

Key terms

Do (C)

The beginning of the sequence here.

Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si

The ascending degrees.

High Do (C)

The same Do name, but in a higher register.

Interactive example

Do (C) — Re (D) — Mi (E) — Fa (F) — Sol (G) — La (A) — Si (B) — Do (C)

1Do2Re3Mi4Fa5Sol6La7Si8Do

Exercise

Arrange the cards in the correct order from Do to high Do.

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Level check

Question 1

Which note comes after Mi (E)?

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