2019 AP Music Theory - Sight Singing Directions

Music Theory Exam, Section II, Part B

These are the directions for the sight-singing questions. Follow the directions on the front of the sight-singing booklet as they are read aloud.

Instructions: The melodies that you will perform for Questions 1 and 2 appear in this booklet. Follow along as you hear the directions for Part B, but do not open this booklet. You will be told to open the booklet only when it is your turn to perform. 

Questions 1 and 2

Assignment: For each of the two given melodies, sing the pitches in accurate rhythm and with a steady tempo.

Procedure: For each melody, you will have 1 minute and 15 seconds to practice and 30 seconds to perform the melody. You will hear the starting pitch for each melody at the beginning of the practice period. After the end of the practice period, you will have 30 seconds to perform the melody. A recorded announcement will alert you to the end of each practice and performance period. Directions on the recording will assist you in operating the recorder.

Your performance:

(a) You may sing note names (C-D-E), syllable names (do-re-mi), scale-degree numbers (1-2-3), or a neutral syllable (for example, ta-ta-ta).

(b) Even though you will hear the starting pitch of the printed melody, you may transpose the melody to a key that is comfortable.

(c) You should use some of the practice time to perform out loud. You may write on the music if you wish.

(d) You may not use any device (for example, a metronome or a musical instrument) to assist you in your practice or performance.

(e) You will be evaluated on rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy (relative to tonic), and continuity (maintaining a steady tempo). You may start over if you need to, but there will be a deduction from your score. You will not be evaluated on the quality of your singing voice.

End of general directions.

The proctor will now press the Stop button.