Brass
What is a large low brass instrument in starting band
Tuba or Euphonium
What is a common single reed instrument in beginner band? "The _____ army."
Clarinet
What common string instrument is often played in Jazz band starting in Junior High? (has 6 strings)
Guitar
What was the low-pitched drum heard at the concert?
The Bass Drum
What is the hardest instrument to play in beginner band?
French Horn
What is a common high brass instrument in the starting band?
Trumpet or Cornet
What is a metal, single-red instrument used in beginner band?
Saxophone
What is the 2nd most common string instrument to be played in Jazz Band? (4 strings)
Bass Guitar
What was the high pitched drum played at the concert?
Snare Drum
What clef do most band instruments read music in?
Treble Clef
What is the long brass instrument with the slide called?
Trombone
Which woodwind instrument used in beginner band does not use a reed?
Flute
Can you play a string instrument in high school?
Yes (with permission and an audition)
What is the category of percussion called that xylophones fall into?
Mallet Percussion
Why do you need to try out different band instruments?
To see what instruments are easier for you to play.
What is the "curly" brass instrument in starting band called?
French Horn
What common beginner instrument is NOT part of band?
The Recorder
What often-forgotten, upright instrument is in the string family? Its frame can be decorated ornately.
The Harp
What is the category of percussion called that is NOT drums or mallets?
Auxillary Percussion
What type of "sport" is Marching Band?
A Performing Arts Athletic
What do players with the French Horn have to do with the bell that's different than every other brass instrument?
Put their hand in it
What double reed instrument was seen at the concert, but is not commonly offered in beginner band?
Oboe
Although this common instrument has strings, the sound is created by hammers hitting the strings thus it falls into the percussion family. What is it?
Piano
Name 3 examples of Auxillary Percussion in our classroom:
cymbals, shakers, vibraslap, sand blocks, wood blocks, maracas, tambourine, temple blocks, triangle, claves, hand drums (various), cowbell, cabasa, etc.
Double points: Which instrument is not played during marching band (except a rare solo) and they HAVE to play another instrument to march.
Oboe