Woodwinds
Why are they called "woodwind" instruments?
They use a wooden reed to produce sound.
Why is your instrument considered a "brass" instrument?
It is made out the metal called brass.
How do you produce a sound on percussion instruments?
Hitting, shaking, or scraping the instruments.
What families of instruments are in a band?
Woodwind, brass, and percussion.
Name 2 components of good posture.
Feet flat on the floor. Straight back, not touching the back of the chair.
Name 3 woodwind instruments.
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon
Name 4 brass instruments.
Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba
Name 4 percussion instruments.
Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals, Xylophone, Bells, Triangle, Woodblock, Tambourine, Timpani
What is the difference between a band and an orchestra?
Orchestras use string instruments, bands do not.
When you take a good, deep breath to play your instrument, it is wrong to use what part of your body?
Your shoulders - they should remain fairly still.
How do you change the pitch of a woodwind instrument?
By covering different holes on the instrument.
To be a good percussionist, you have to be good at what?
Rhythm and keeping a steady beat.
How do you get better at an instrument?
Practice
What are the lines and spaces of the treble clef?
Lines: E G B D F
Spaces: F A C E
Which woodwind instrument does not use a reed?
Flute
What is the name of the stick used to play the Xylophone?
Mallet
This woodwind is the oldest instrument in the world to play notes.
Flute
Which instruments sit on the first row of the band seating chart?
Flute and Clarinet
How many quarter notes does it take to equal a whole note?
Four