Scales and Arpeggios [Italian translation]

Do mi sol do do sol mi do

Every truly cultured music student knows

You must learn your scales and your arpeggios

Bring the music ringing from your chest and not your nose

While you sing your scales and your arpeggios.

If you’re faithful to your daily practicing

You will find your progress is encouraging

Do mi sol mi do mi sol mi fa la so it goes

When you do your scales and your arpeggios.

Do mi sol do

do mi sol do do sol mi do (Repeat)

Though at first it seems as though it doesn't show

Like a tree ability will bloom and grow

If you're smart you'll learn by heart what every artist knows

You must sing your scales and your arpeggios!