Pitch Year 6 - Goodbye everyone stave notation solfa

The 'Goodbye everyone' melody is a simple and catchy piece designed for Year 6 students to learn and enjoy. It utilises stave notation paired with solfa syllables, providing a straightforward way for children to connect the visual representation of music with the sounds they produce. The melody is structured around the solfa syllables Mi, So, Re, and Do, which correspond to specific pitches in the scale. In this particular piece, 'Do' is assigned to the note C, setting the tonal foundation for the song.

The pattern of the melody is easy to follow, with the repetition of the 'So' note creating a rhythmic consistency that will help students remember the tune. The melody starts with a sequence of 'Mi So So So So' and repeats this motif, descending to 'Mi Mi Re Re Do', which brings a satisfying resolution to the phrase. This descending motif is mirrored in the second line, reinforcing the tune. The third and fourth lines introduce a new pattern starting with 'Do Re Mi So', and then returning to the familiar 'Mi Mi Re Re Do' sequence. The use of quarter notes (crotchets) throughout provides a steady tempo, making it an accessible piece for young musicians to sing or play on their instruments.