Reading Music
Symbols on the Staff
Music for Events and Careers
Rhythms
classroom instruments vs. band instruments
100
EGBDF--Every Good Boy Does FineWhat is the best way to remember the lines in treble clef?
EGBDF--Every Good Boy Does Fine
100
What is the swirly symbol at the beginning of music that tells us to use a higher pitched instrument?
treble clef
100
What is the difference between a composer and a conductor?
A composer writes music, a conductor leads a band in playing music.
100
Clap this rhythm
Look at the board
100
What is the instrument that looks like a fish? Classroom or band?
guiro, classroom
200
What is the best way to remember the spaces in treble clef?
FACE
200
What is a clef that tells us to play a lower pitched instrument?
bass clef
200
What kind of music would you hear at a parade?
A march
200
Clap this rhythm
Look at the board
200
What is the instrument that is big, made of metal, and plays really low notes? Classroom or band?
Tuba, band
300
What is the note on the second lowest line?
G
300
What are the markings 2/4 and 4/4? What do they mean in music?
time signature, # of beats in a measure/what gets the beat
300
What kind of music would you use to help a baby fall asleep?
A lullaby
300
Which note and rest have four beats?
whole note, whole rest
300
What are the small drums with jingles on the sides? Classroom or band?
Tambourine. Both, usually classroom.
400
What is the note on the second lowest space?
A
400
What is the symbol with a barline and two dots?
repeat sign
400
What are 3 musical jobs that do not involve playing an instrument or singing?
many answers...concert promoter, manager, dj, music teacher, etc.
400
Which note and rest have two beats?
quarter note, quarter rest
400
What is the high pitched instrument great for playing Hot Cross Buns? Classroom or band?
Recorder, Classroom
500
What is the note on the middle line?
B
500
What is the difference between and end bar and a bar line?
end bar has two lines, bar line only has one
500
What is the official name for energetic music that you would use in a celebration?
dance
500
Which rest and note have two sounds on one beat?
eighth note, eighth rests
500
What is the silver instrument that is held sideways and produces a high sound? Classroom or band?
flute, band
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