About Moveable Do Solfege
Moveable Do solfege is a system where "Do" represents the tonic (first scale degree) of any major key, and "La" represents the tonic of any minor key. This approach emphasizes the functional relationships between notes rather than fixed pitches, making it invaluable for sight-singing and understanding tonal harmony.
Who Is This For?
These flashcards benefit choir singers developing sight-reading skills, music students preparing for ear training exams, instrumentalists learning to think vocally, and anyone wanting to internalize scale-degree relationships. Both beginners and advanced musicians can switch between diatonic and chromatic modes.
How to Practice
Start with diatonic syllables (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti) until you can identify them instantly in any key. Once comfortable, enable chromatic alterations (Di, Ri, Fi, Si, Li for raised notes; Ra, Me, Se, Le, Te for lowered). Focus on hearing the tendency tones: Ti wants to resolve to Do, Fa to Mi. Use 60-second challenge mode to build speed.
Common Challenges
Students often struggle with chromatic syllables, especially distinguishing between enharmonic equivalents (Di vs Ra). The key is thinking functionally: raised notes typically resolve upward, lowered notes downward. Practice singing the syllables aloud as you identify them to reinforce the audio-visual connection.