Day 11: Tonal Memory Songs
From: 14-Day Pitch And Intonation Course With Camilleby Camille van Niekerk
Description:
You’ll use your tonal memory most often when learning songs. Today, we’ll use real song examples to develop your tonal memory and recognition. Each of these songs has already been referenced in the course, so I know you’ve heard them at least in part!
I’ll give you a few pitches to memorize and progressively add on. I encourage you to visualize the shape of the melody, and even consider drawing the shape with your hand, as another aid for memorization.
Twinkle twinkle little star
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When the saints go marching in
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Kumbaya
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Joy to the world
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Happy birthday
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Amazing grace
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Auld lang syne
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Lessons:
- Day 1: Principles, Terms & How To Use A Chromatic Tuner
- Day 2: Higher, Lower & Same
- Day 3: Unison
- Day 4: Fifths
- Day 5: Major Thirds
- Day 6: Whole & Half Steps
- Day 7: Major Scale
- Day 8: Steps & Skips
- Day 9: Arpeggios
- Day 10: Tonal Memory Games
- Day 11: Tonal Memory Songs
- Day 12: Easy Song
- Day 13: “Harder” song
- Day 14: Congrats & What’s Next
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.