Simple Number Patterns to Sing

The following videos can be used to practice simple number patterns. Numbers represent scale steps–places within a scale. Doing this regularly will really develop your ear; you will be able to hear relative relationships–and a note’s place within a scale–much better.

Remember that you can sing these exercises in whatever octave range is comfortable for your voice.

5-4-3-2-1-2-3-4-5

1-3-5-3-1 (outlining major triad)