✋ Guido's Hand

Tap a spot on the hand to hear its note

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Teachers used the hand as a map of notes. They pointed to a spot, and the singers sang that note. Tap any spot to try!

A simple drawing of the hand named after Guido of Arezzo. Old books put the notes in slightly different places; this is one common layout.

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Great session! Time for a break.

Stretch your arms, shake out your hands and drink some water. Your buddy will be right here.