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What is Conversational Solfege?

A method for teaching mathematics

A method for teaching physical education

A method for teaching music literacy (correct)

A method for teaching foreign languages

What is the purpose of Conversational Solfege?

To develop independent musicianship using authentic folk and classical music (correct)

To teach students how to read and write

To develop physical fitness through music

To teach students how to speak a foreign language

Who created Conversational Solfege?

Dr. John Solfege

Dr. John Kodaly

Dr. John Feierabend (correct)

Dr. John Music

What are the 12 stages of Conversational Solfege?

Readiness rote, CS rote, CS decode, CS create, reading rote, reading decode, writing rote, writing decode, writing create Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the resources available for Conversational Solfege?

Teacher manuals, DVD sets, pattern flashcards, and student reading books Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Conversational Solfege and Kodaly?

Conversational Solfege has a modified sequence, separates visual and aural skills, removes questioning, and doesn't use hand signs or iconic notation, while Kodaly does not Signup and view all the answers

Is Conversational Solfege a full curriculum?

No, it only provides resources for teachers to develop their own curriculum Signup and view all the answers

How is training for Conversational Solfege offered?

In-person classes held for two weeks in the summer Signup and view all the answers

What is Conversational Solfege?

A method for teaching music literacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Conversational Solfege?

To develop independent musicianship using authentic folk and classical music Signup and view all the answers

Who created Conversational Solfege?

Dr. John Feierabend Signup and view all the answers

What are the 12 stages of Conversational Solfege?

Readiness rote, CS rote, CS decode, CS create, reading rote, reading decode, writing rote, writing decode, writing create Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the resources available for Conversational Solfege?

Teacher manuals, DVD sets, pattern flashcards, and student reading books Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Conversational Solfege and Kodaly?

Is Conversational Solfege a full curriculum?

No, it only provides resources for teachers to develop their own curriculum Signup and view all the answers

How is training for Conversational Solfege offered?

In-person classes held for two weeks in the summer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Conversational Solfege Method for Music Education

Conversational Solfege is a 1st-8th grade general music method that develops true music literacy using a 12-stage method modeled on how students learn language.
The method focuses on using a variety of authentic folk and classical music and builds independent musicianship.
The 12 stages include readiness rote, CS rote, CS decode (familiar and unfamiliar), CS create, reading rote, reading decode (familiar and unfamiliar), writing rote, writing decode (familiar and unfamiliar), and writing create.
CS resources include teacher manuals, DVD sets, pattern flashcards, and student reading books.
CS was created by Dr. John Feierabend as an extension of his First Steps in Music program for pre-literacy music classes.
CS and Kodaly have some similarities, but CS has a modified sequence, separates visual and aural skills, removes questioning, and doesn't use hand signs or iconic notation.
CS is not a full curriculum but provides resources for teachers to develop their own curriculum based on their specific situation.
CS training is offered in levels-style classes held for two weeks in the summer, and training is offered at a workshop rate and a university credit rate.
Conversational Solfege is a tool for teachers to guide students in discovering musical concepts in reading and performance.
Dr. Feierabend developed Conversational Solfege as his response to how he thought a Kodaly sequence and tools should be applied to American music education.
Conversational Solfege has gained a following in the past 15 years and has many iconic tools and teaching techniques.
Conversational Solfege can be a detailed, authentic, and rooted in best teaching practices method for music education.

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Test Your Knowledge of Conversational Solfege Method for Music Education Are you familiar with the Conversational Solfege Method for music education? Developed by Dr. John Feierabend, this method aims to develop true music literacy in students using a 12-stage process modeled on how students learn language. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the key concepts, stages, and resources of Conversational Solfege. From readiness rote to writing create, this quiz will cover it all!