Sprint 1 Gate
Today's concept
Gate criteria define what "ready" means. Clearing all 4 criteria means the vocabulary is automatic enough to build on in Sprint 2.
Learn page reference →Day 13 recap — The Parallel Check
Does the segment vocabulary feel shared between both Galaxies?
Warmup
(1) Orbit speed test: call 10 random notes in the key of G. For each, name its Root/Third/Fifth Orbit within 5 seconds.
Main practice
(2) Phrase narration: play 4 bars in any major key and narrate the Orbit of the top note throughout without stopping.
(3) Segment ear test: play 10 random 3-note groups and name the segment type for each.
(4) Chain description: play scale runs and describe each as a segment chain. Full ascending octave = L-M-P-L-L-M.
Readiness Gate — All 4 must pass
You advance to Sprint 2 when all four are solid
Given any note and key, can name all 3 Orbit identities in under 5 seconds
Can play a 4-bar phrase in any major key and name top-note Orbit throughout without stopping
Can identify L, M, P, S segments by ear after playing any 3-note group
Can describe a full ascending major scale run as a segment chain (L-M-P-L-L-M)