What is movable do solfege?

Movable do solfege is a method of teaching and learning music notation and singing using syllables. In this system, each note of the Western musical scale is assigned a solfege syllable, starting with Do for the first note, followed by Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, and Ti. The syllables remain the same regardless of the key or tonality of the music being performed.

Movable do solfege differs from fixed do solfege, where the syllables are always assigned to the same pitch (for example, C is always Do). In movable do solfege, the syllables relate to the tonic or key of the music, allowing for greater flexibility and adaptability in different keys.

Movable do solfege is widely used in music education around the world, particularly in Europe and the United States. It is often used in choral and vocal instruction, as well as in instrumental training, for developing aural skills, sight-reading, and music theory.