Scaffolding Sight Singing

1. Hand sign and sing a scale in the key a capella.

2. If there are skips, drill those (especially more than a

third).

3. What is the key? Where is “do”?

4. What is the time signature?

5. What solfege does it start on?

6. Are there any altered pitches (sharps/flats)?

7. Does the melody skip, step, or stay the same?

8. Are there other special markings- articulations, dynamics,

phrasing, etc.?

9. Sing the exercise with hand signs.

10. Spot check after first run through.