Music Fundamentals A Balanced Approach

Exercise 2—Class Exercise

1. Using accidentals,draw the triads of the D major scale. Below each triad, label the roman numerals and
   the chord symbols. The first triad is given.


2. After the clef, draw the key signatureand triads for the E major scale. Below each triad, label the roman
   numerals and chord symbols.

Exercise 3—Class Exercise Singing

“Vamudara,” a Shona Shangra dance song from Zimbabwe, is not in a traditional compound quadruple meter.

• Tap the rhythm with two hands, accenting the left hand. Feel the irregularity of the rhythm, which is typical
  of many African songs. Be sure to keep the eighth notes steady.


• Write the solfège, chord symbols, and roman numerals below.


• Sing the song using letter names or solfège syllables.


• Divide the class in two: one half will tap while the other half sings. Reverse parts. Then sing and tap at the
  same time.

TRIADS: ROMAN NUMERALS

DM: DM

I

EM: G#mC#m

ii V

Solfège Do Mi Sol Fa Do Sol ___
Syllable

Chord Symbol CM __ ___ ____

Roman I __ ___ ____
Numeral

329