Figure I.

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The next figure, in which the voice ascends or descends four tones at each progressive repetition, has a different rhythm.

Figure II.

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Another exercise figure is to use five ascending and descending tones.

In the illustration which follows, in the key of B flat, it is shown how the exercises may be sung, beginning upon the keynote, and keeping within the voice-compass.

Figure III.