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What do shape notes mean?
Shape notes are a variant system of Western musical notation whereby the note heads are printed in distinct shapes to indicate their scale degree and solmization syllable (fa, sol, la, etc.).
How do you learn shape notes?
To start out with, just sing “la” or even a grunting “uh” when everyone is singing the shapes. Then try mastering one shape at a time. For example, try singing “fa” on each triangular note, and ”la” or the unintelligible sound of your choice on the other notes.
What is the shape of music called?
Music, whether composed or improvised, is shaped and organized by people. Underlying this creation there is always some sort of structure which both guides the artist in creating the music and provides an anchor for the listener. This framework is the music's form.
