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VINT, component of the Visual Piano System

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 VINT by example 

We’re in the flow now - let’s play the fourth line! You’re probably starting to see just how intuitive VINT really is.

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line 5 >

 Line 4 

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Note 16

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The last note we played from line 3 was note D. Now we have a Major 2nd descending so the next note we play is B.

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Note 16

 Play note B  

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 Play note G 

Next is a descending Major 3rd, which means three notes in between the last note and our target, G.

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Now we have a Minor 2nd descending (no notes in between the source & target note). So we play note F#.

Note 18

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 Play note F# 

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Now we have a Major 2nd descending which means we need to play the note E.

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Next we have a Minor 7th ascending VINT, which means we need to go up in pitch with seven in between notes. Play the note C.

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 Play note C 

Note 20

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Awesome! You've just played your forth line of VINT! One final line to go any you've played your first VINT melody.​

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line 5 >

 Play note E 

Line 4 review

Here is line 4 in a more digestible form for you:

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B

G

F#

E

C

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Complete review

Here are lines 1 to 3 for you with the actual notes written inside the VINT. Remember the starting note is D so everything is relative from the note D.

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LINE 1

LINE 4

E

F#

G

A

B

D

D

D

E

D

D

G

D

D

D

LINE 2

D

G

F#

E

C

LINE 3

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VINT, component of the
Visual Piano System

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