Guitar Knowledge
What type of guitar usually uses amplification?
Electric Guitar
What process balances recorded tracks?
hint: you do this to cake batter
mixing
Why is posture important while performing?
It improves technique and prevents injury
What is a smaller hand percussion instrument filled with beads called?
Shaker
Penelope, Minnie, Kobi
What technique mutes strings with the picking hand?
Palm Muting
What process prepares audio for release?
Mastering
What should singers keep relaxed while singing?
Jaw and shoulders
What pedal on the piano helps notes ring longer?
The sustain pedal
Where did Ms. Boyd go to College?
East Carolina University
What is bending on guitar?
Pushing strings to change pitch
What effect creates echo or space?
Reverb
Why is eye contact important on stage?
Audience engagement
What is the ending section of a song called?
The outro
What is Ms. Boyd's main instruments
Percussion/Drums
What is fingerpicking?
Playing with fingers instead of a pick
What does EQ stand for?
Equalization
What does tuning an instrument mean?
Adjusting pitch correctly
What is the highness or lowness of sound called?
Pitch
What phrase is banned from Ms. Boyd's class?
Shut Up
What technique smoothly connects notes by sliding?
Slide
What does DAW stand for?
Digital Audio Workstation
What does blend mean in ensemble playing?
Matching sound quality and balance
What is a group of musicians performing together called?
an ensemble