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Rhythmic Solfège

Rhythmic Solfège classes offer a hands-on approach to music theory in which children explore musical concepts such as meter, tempo, phrase, form, and dynamics through rhythm games, creative movement, songs, ear training, sight-singing, and improvisation.  Rhythmic Solfège is an ideal complement to instrumental lessons, or, for younger children, preparation for studying an instrument.

Rhythmic Solfège I (Ages 6 – 9)

Rhythmic Solfège I is not offered in the fall.

A CCM instructor will evaluate your student to ensure proper placement.

Musical Goals

  • Learn to identify the notes in both G and F clefs that rest on the Grand Staff (Bass C through Treble C)
  • Simple meters of 2, 3, and 4 with modified conducting arm beats
  • C major Scale structure, including half and whole steps using note names and scaled degree function
    • Use of the Body as Instrument to sight-read these pitches
    • Sing, play, move simple melodies within this scale
    • Sharps and flats
    • Steps and skips on the staff
  • Dynamic markings: p, mp, mf, f, crescendo, decrescendo
  • Symbols: phrases, slurs, staccato, ties, accents, Step or conduct/articulate simple meter rhythms.

Metallophones
All Rhythmic-Solfège™ students are required to purchase a metallophone. This instrument will be provided on the first day of classes and will be used throughout the Rhythmic-Solfège™ sequence. Students must bring this instrument to each class along with their workbook and completed homework assignments.

Rhythmic Solfège III (Ages 7 – 11)

  • All of the skills from previous Rhythmic Solfege classes
  • Learn to identify the notes in both G and F clefs that rest on the Grand Staff (Low C through High C)
  • Simple and Compound meters of 2, 3, and 4 with modified conducting arm beats
  • C major, F major, G major, Bb major, D major and A natural/harmonic minor scale structures including half and whole steps using note names and scale degree function
    • Use of the Body as Instrument to sight-read these pitches
    • Sing, play, move simple melodies within this scale using the rhythms below.
    • Tonic, Sub-Dominant, and Dominant 7th arpeggios in these keys
    • Improvisation of Antecedent and Consequent phrases in these keys.
    • Intervals (Number only) through an octave
  • Dynamic markings: sfz, sub.p,
  • Tempo and affect indications in foreign languages: Allegro, Lent, Dolce, etc..
  • Simple meter rhythms
  • Measure shape: phrases with up to 3 beats of Anacrusis and less than 1 beat of Anacrusis
  • Compound meter rhythms

Additional Information:

All full-year commitment to the Rhythmic Solfege program is required to enroll.  A convenient payment plan or need-based financial assistance are available to make music education available for everyone who wants to participate.  Please visit Financial Assistance to learn more.

Metallophones
All Rhythmic-Solfège™ students are required to purchase a metallophone. This instrument will be provided on the first day of classes and will be used throughout the Rhythmic-Solfège™ sequence. Students must bring this instrument to each class along with their workbook and completed homework assignments.

Please call (978)369-0010 or email us for more information.

The Rhythmic-Solfège curriculum is provided by the Dalcroze School of the Rockies through our partnership with Integral Steps.

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  • Age Group(s): 5-8, 9-12
  • Ages: 6 - 9 and 7 - 11
  • Instructor: Weronika Balewski
  • Semester: Fall and Winter/Spring
  • Duration: 60 minutes, 30 weeks
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays, Rhythmic Solfege III 5:15 - 6:15 pm
  • Start Date: September 19, 2023
  • Maximum Enrollment: 8
  • Cost: $549 per semester + $25 materials fee
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