Movable doh, made visible
Sol-fa written on every staff note shows students how each note works in the key, not just its letter name.
In pilot
Use caseMusic educators
Teach reading with the sound right there
Show the same music as staff and tonic sol-fa, play any part, and let students hear what they read the moment they read it.
Built for you
What your class gets
Change key, watch doh move
Transpose a piece in one tap. The staff notes move and the sol-fa stays put, which is the lesson in itself.
In pilotExercises from your voice
Sing a phrase and StaffTonic writes it down, ready to project, print or send as homework.
In pilotHear one part at a time
Bring a single line forward for sight-singing and part work, and slow it down without changing pitch.
In pilotHow it works
Three steps, then practise
Bring in the musicA photo, a PDF, a MIDI file, or a tune you sing.
Show it both waysStaff, sol-fa, or sol-fa on the staff, in any key.
Share with the classPrint handouts or send a link students open on their phones.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Can students use it on their phones?
Yes. StaffTonic runs in the browser on iPhone and Android, with nothing to install.
Which sol-fa style does it write?
The one you teach. Choose subscript octave marks or classic Curwen marks.
Is it free for schools?
Yes. Hearing, practising and sharing are free. Photos and recordings have a monthly limit.
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