Unit 1 · A part above
Major and minor thirds
Learn why a third above switches between major and minor to stay in the key, and follow the scale two notes up over the chords instead of counting. Free.
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What it teaches
A third above switches between major and minor to stay in the key. You don't count it: you follow the scale, two notes up.
Major thirds. Do to mi, fa to la, so to ti
Minor thirds. Re to fa, mi to so
The chords decide. Listen to them under you
What you sing
- Listen to each, as often as you like, then choose the third that fits.
- The guide climbs do re mi fa so; you sing a third above each, over the chords.
Singing safely
Sing at an easy volume, in the middle of your range. Stop if anything tightens, scratches or hurts, and rest your voice.
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