@article{article_1769895, title={The Problem of Inability to Select Appropriate Solfege Pieces According to Alto, Baritone and Bass Voice Types in Solfege Training: An Examination of Lavignac’s Solfège des Solfèges Books}, journal={Türk Akademik Yayınlar Dergisi (TAY Journal)}, volume={9}, pages={536–564}, year={2025}, author={Şahin Akıncı, Mehmet}, keywords={Solfege, voice types, alto, baritone, bass, Lavignac solfege books}, abstract={The vocal ranges of music majors who perform solfege exercises and the preferences of solfege instructors vary considerably. In solfege instruction, differences in students’ voice types, the collective nature of solfege classes, and the fact that solfege instructors are not specialists in voice training may lead to problems regarding whether instructors can select appropriate exercises that match individual vocal characteristics and whether students can adequately perform the selected solfege pieces. This study was based on the research question: “Which solfege pieces in the Solfège des Solfèges books numbered 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E can be performed by first-year undergraduate students with alto, baritone, and bass voice types?” and aimed to identify suitable pieces. A descriptive survey model was employed, and document analysis was used as the research method. Total of 707 solfege pieces from Albert Lavignac’s widely used Solfège des Solfèges books (1A–1E) were examined by the researcher according to various music-related variables. The data were analyzed in relation to the vocal range chart prepared by the researcher for low-pitched voice first-year students and validated by experts in voice training. The findings, presented in tables, show that books 1A, 1B, and 1C contain an equal number of suitable pieces for alto, baritone, and bass voices; book 1D includes more pieces appropriate for alto and baritone voices; and book 1E contains a greater number suitable for bass voices. It is argued that selecting solfege pieces aligned with students’ voice types and vocal ranges may enhance their overall solfege performance.}, number={3}, publisher={Bayram TAY}