Vocabulary
To play is a smooth and connected style
What is "Legato?"
Our third piece is by AC/DC. Right when I said that, I just saw all of the 80s rock fans smile. The song was a tribute to their band's former lead singer, Bron Johnson. The genre of the song is Heavy metal. This song is the best selling heavy metal album of a time. It also got to five on the billboard top 200 for the UK.We all hope you enjoy.
What is Back in Black?
The note that is played with 1st finger in third position on the A string (VIOLIN/VIOLA)
What is D?
This key has no sharps or flats.
What is C Major?
On a poster, this note explains life without music
What is B Flat?
The musical term for two or more notes in one bow
What is a "slur?"
This is a slow and peaceful orchestra piece. The music sounds gentle and calm, like a flower growing quietly over a long period of time. As you listen, you might imagine a flower just as a little sprout but then grow taller and stronger over the years. The slow tempo and soft dynamics help create a calm and thoughtful mood and Each section of the orchestra helps bring that story to life. We hope you enjoy this beautiful and calm piece.
What is "Ancient Flower?"
This note is played with 1 finger in 4th position in the A string (CELLO)
What is E?
This key has 2 sharps.
What is D Major?
A stuffed animal that travels between each music classroom
What is the Squirrel of Judgment?
To play with a bouncing bow
What is "spiccato"?
The next piece we will be performing has scales in which imitate a growing wave in the ocean. This piece was written by Vivaldi, as like our other piece, Spring. It has a fast tempo and a flowy feel like the ocean waves. We hope you enjoy.
What is "Ocean Storm?"
This note is played with 2 fingers on the A string in third position (VIOLIN/VIOLA)
What is "E?"
What is G Major?
What is the PTO?
An accidental and also found in key signatures, this symbol lowers a note by a half step.
What is a flat?
Good evening everyone and welcome to our final piece of the night. In this piece, we get to showcase our knowledge to switch between sharp and natural notes in an instant. We also showcase a lot of new sharp and natural notes that we’ve learned throughout our year of orchestra. We hope you enjoy our final 6th grade piece.
What is "Crusin'?"
This note is played with 4 fingers in 3rd position on the G string (BASS)
What is D?
This key signature has one flat.
What is F major?
The number of classes that have "signed the bass."
What is 5?
An accidental and also found in key signatures, this symbol raises a note by a half step.
What is a sharp?
Our next piece was composed by Richard meyer. It is a song which has elements of bowing, plucking, and bits of our voices. The song is a story of someone sneaking through the orchestra. It is a song I really like the song for its different sound elements consisting of bowing, plucking, and our own voices. I hope you enjoy the song.
What is "Ninja?"
This note is played with 4 fingers in 3rd and 1/2 position on the G string (BASS)
What is "E flat" (or D sharp)?
This key signature has 2 flats.
What is B Flat Major?
The poster in the Orchestra that says: "If arm falls off, reattach and play much slower"
What is "What Music Looks Like Before/After You Practice?"