Rhythm
What does rhythm tell you in music?
How fast to play a note
How should the left wrist be when playing your instrument?
The wrist should be straight and aligned with the level of your shoulder
How many fingers do you need to hold the bow?
5
How many strings does each instrument in the Orchestra have?
4
How tall is Mr. Nguyen?
6'2
How many quarter notes will there be in a measure of 4/4?
4
Which instruments generally have the hardest time seeing their left hand when playing?
Which instrument has the shortest bow?
What makes the viola different from the violin?
The viola is bigger, plays a lower and deeper sound, and has a C string instead of an E string
How many instruments can Mr. Nguyen play?
3! Violin, Guitar, and a little bit of piano.
What are some strategies you could use to make sure your rhythm is accurate?
Clap the rhythm first, count in your head while playing to keep track of the speed
Why is it important to sometimes look at your fingers when playing?
To make sure that they are in the right place! (You should also be able to HEAR when they are not)
What makes a Cello bow hold different from a Violin bow hold?
The pinky is on top of the stick for violin, but it is laid deeper down on the frog for the cello
What should you do to make sure that your instrument stays safe?
Always hold it carefully, put it back in its case when you are not playing it
What is Mr. Nguyen's favorite color?
Pink
What sense do musicians usually rely on to stay together?
Squeezing, playing with flat fingers, holding the full weight of the instrument in your left hand
Which two fingers are the most important for controlling the weight in a bow hold?
The thumb and the pinky
Which instruments can be usually played both standing up and sitting down?
Bass, Violin, and Viola
What was Mr. Nguyen's favorite subject in school?
Lunch
What is the marking in your music that tells you how to read your rhythms?
Time signature
How many fingers do you use in the left hand to play a string instrument?
It depends! Cello and Bass sometimes has to use all 5! However violin and viola use 4.
What should you do with your bow after you are done playing?
Loosen the bow hairs to prevent damage over time from tightness
How do string instruments make sound?
Moving the bow or plucking the string causes the string to vibrate the wood body of the instrument which creates sound
What is Mr. Nguyen's favorite video game series?
Fallout