Arpeggios and leaps · Beginner · Every style
"Mum" arpeggio
The M on both sides of the vowel brings the buzz to the lips, so the tone stays forward even as the mouth opens.
How to do it
- "Mum" on each note, lips meeting each time.
- Feel the lips buzz on every M.
- Keep the vowel short and relaxed.
Remember Buzz on the lips every time.
| Numbers | 1 3 5 3 1 |
|---|---|
| Sargam | S G P G S |
| Solfa | do mi sol mi do |
| Notes | G B D B G |
| Sung on | mum mum mum mum mum |
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