It reinvents letter-name solmization with one singable label per pitch spelling.
A pitch-fixed note-labeling proposal for chromatic music
A singable note-naming system for chromatic music
SingLet is a phonetic note-labeling system designed to make every note easier to sing, identify, and remember, including sharps and flats. It keeps letter-name recognition while giving each pitch a unique, singable label.
Built for music students, educators, and researchers exploring clearer fixed-pitch labeling.
Natural notes
Naturals
A
Ay
B
Bee
C
See
D
Dee
E
Ee
F
Fee
G
Jee
Sharp direction
Rhymes shift brighter
C#
Cah
D#
Dah
F#
Fah
G#
Jah
Flat direction
Rhymes shift darker
Cb
Ceh
Db
Deh
Fb
Feh
Gb
Jeh
SingLet overview
What SingLet Is
SingLet means 'Sing + Letter.' It is a system for naming and singing notes with short, legato-friendly syllables instead of long labels like 'C sharp' or 'B double flat.'
Every note gets a monosyllable or near-monosyllable designed for smoother articulation.
The goal is faster labeling, cleaner singing, and a stronger foundation for fixed-pitch and absolute-pitch training.
SingLet overview
The Gap SingLet Is Trying To Solve
Traditional systems do useful work, but chromatic naming still gets awkward when accidentals pile up or when fixed-pitch clarity matters.
Long chromatic names are hard to sing fluidly in drills, dictation, and sight-singing.
Letter names stay familiar, but their spoken accidental forms are bulky and inconsistent in performance.
Solfege is excellent for relative pitch, yet it is not designed as a fully fixed one-to-one note-label system in this specific way.
There is still no broadly adopted system that is fixed, systematic across accidentals, and comfortable to sing legato.
SingLet overview
How SingLet Works
The core system is simple: keep note identity stable, then use patterned rhymes to encode chromatic movement.
Natural notes stay recognizable
The natural notes preserve their letter identities while shifting into smoother syllables such as Bee, See, Dee, Ee, Fee, and Jee.
Onsets stay stable
Each pitch class keeps a stable onset identity so the label still points back to the note letter you know.
Accidentals change the rhyme
Sharps and flats are marked by systematic vowel and rhyme changes, giving each pitch spelling its own compact sound.
SingLet overview
Examples
A few examples show the system faster than paragraphs do. The labels stay short while the pitch spelling stays explicit.
Natural
C
Si
Sharp
C#
Cah
Flat
Cb
Ceh
Natural
F
Fi
Sharp
F#
Fah
Flat
Bb
Beh
On the overview page, a short melody demo shows how the labels behave in a musical line rather than as isolated note names.
SingLet overview
Ongoing Pilot Program
SingLet is already being piloted by teachers who are using it with students in real learning settings. The next phase is expanding that circle and learning from more classrooms and private studios.
Current pilots are helping test how quickly students pick up the labels and use them in singing practice.
New pilot participants can help shape the teaching materials, examples, and rollout approach.
Educators who join early get closer access to the project as it develops.
SingLet overview
Pilot Audio Snapshots
These early classroom and learner samples are meant to show the project in use. They are pilot snapshots, not polished curriculum recordings.
Pilot demo
Pilot sample 1
Early learner recording from the SingLet pilot program.
Pilot demo
Pilot sample 2
Short classroom-style phrase using SingLet labels.
Pilot demo
Pilot sample 3
Another pilot snapshot showing live use rather than polished production.
Pilot demo
Pilot sample 4
Pilot recording included as part of the early teaching examples.
SingLet overview
Courses In Development
Structured SingLet courses are being developed as future paid offerings for teachers, students, and serious independent learners.
Foundations track
A guided introduction to the note system, early drills, and practical first-use singing exercises.
Teacher materials
Lesson-ready resources and classroom framing for educators who want to introduce SingLet systematically.
Advanced training
Future course work aimed at chromatic fluency, ear training, and fixed-pitch practice.
SingLet overview
Why It Matters
The strongest case for SingLet is not hype. It is a cleaner fixed-pitch labeling proposal with practical teaching and research value.
For students
For students
SingLet can reduce friction when singing chromatic notes and strengthen note-label recall.
For educators
For educators
It offers a fixed-pitch complement to existing ear-training methods without requiring solfege replacement.
For research
For research
It presents a structured proposal for testing clearer pitch naming in absolute-pitch and notation pedagogy.
SingLet overview
Research And Publication Status
The SingLet paper is moving toward publication. The public site should frame the work honestly as an active research and pedagogy project, not an established standard.
SingLet overview
Contact
SingLet is led by Fuping Zhu with co-author John Mo. The project is open to educator outreach, pilot interest, and future collaboration.
SingLet overview
FAQ
These are the first questions most visitors will have when they see the idea for the first time.
Is SingLet replacing solfege?
No. SingLet is positioned as independent from solfege and potentially complementary to it, especially where fixed-pitch labeling is the main goal.
Is this for absolute pitch or relative pitch?
The strongest fit is fixed-pitch note labeling, including absolute-pitch-oriented training. It can still sit alongside relative-pitch work rather than replacing it.
Do I need to learn double, triple, and quadruple accidentals right away?
No. The system logic extends that far, but most learners can start with naturals plus single sharps and flats.
Why is F pronounced 'Fi'?
The change from the spoken letter name /ef/ to /fi/ is meant to make the note easier to sing legato within a sequence.
Why is A handled differently?
A remains the vowel-only class in the proposal instead of being forced into a new consonant onset. That choice helps preserve its identity inside the overall system.
Who is this for?
Music students, teachers, ear-training designers, and researchers interested in clearer chromatic note labeling.
Is there a curriculum yet?
Not yet as a released product, but pilots are underway and structured courses are in development.
Can I hear examples?
Yes. The overview page includes a generated melody demo, and the homepage now includes pilot audio snapshots from early use.
How do I start learning it?
Start with the natural notes, then single sharps and flats, then simple scales or melodies. Reach out if you want pilot information or future course updates.
Contact
Join The Next Wave Of SingLet
If you want to explore SingLet in teaching, learn about the pilot program, or get updates on future courses and materials, reach out directly. This is the best route for educators, musicians, and early collaborators.
Best for pilot interest, educator outreach, course updates, and general project questions.