Minuet Melodies: The Do-Re-Mi
Two Well-Known Examples that Aren't Minuets
Example 1
Example 2
Note the recurring leaps down to 5 (sol) in both examples and the chromatic passing tones in Rossini. Both are VERY common Do-Re-Mi embellishments.
And now for Minuet examples:
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
Example 6
Example 7
Example 8
Example 9
Additional examples of the Do-Re-Mi may be found in the videos below