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VINT, component of the Visual Piano System

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 VINT by example 

Now we are ready to play the second line of VINT, same as before, we read from left to right.

 Line 2 

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Note 6

Note 7

Note 8

Note 9

Note 10

The last note we played in line 1 was G. Now, with a Minor 2nd descending, the next note is F#.

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Note 6

Note 7

Note 8

Note 9

Note 10

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Note 6

 Play note F# 

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Note 6

Note 7

Note 8

Note 9

Note 10

Note 7

 Play note D 

Next, we have a Major 3rd descending VINT, which means we play the note D (with three notes in between).

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Note 6

Note 7

Note 8

Note 9

Note 10

Now we have a Unison VINT, which means we play the same note again, that's D.

Note 8

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 Play note D 

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Note 6

Note 7

Note 8

Note 9

Note 10

Note 9

Now we have a Major 2nd ascending: one note between the source and target notes. It’s ascending because it’s shown in red.

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 Play note E 

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Note 6

Note 7

Note 8

Note 9

Note 10

Now we have a Major 2nd descending: one note between the source and target notes. It’s descending because it’s shown in blue.

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 Play note D 

Note 10

You're getting it! You've just played your second line of VINT! Now for the third line, ready?

Line 2 review

Here is line 2 in a more digestible form for you:

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Note 6

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Note 7

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Note 8

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Note 9

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Note 10

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D

D

E

D

G

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Complete review

Here are Lines 1 and 2 with the actual notes written inside the VINTs. Remember, the starting note is D, so everything is relative to that note.

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LINE 1

LINE 2

E

F#

G

D

D

D

D

D

E

D

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VINT, component of the
Visual Piano System

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