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