Arpeggios and leaps · Beginner · Every style
Five short "mee", one long
Five short notes, then one held note on the same vowel. The short ones line up the pitch and the forward "ee"; the long one asks you to keep it.
How to do it
- Five short, bright "mee" notes walking down.
- Then hold "mee" on the last note.
- Keep the long note as forward as the short ones.
Remember The long note keeps the buzz of the short ones.
| Numbers | 5 4 3 2 1 1 |
|---|---|
| Sargam | P M G R S S |
| Solfa | sol fa mi re do do |
| Notes | D C B A G G |
| Sung on | mee mee mee mee mee – |
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