Band Brain
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
How many beats does a whole note get?
4 beats
Say the note names of your 6 note scale.
Depends on instrument!
What is the name of the stick that the conductor holds?
baton
What is Ms. CWs main instrument?
Flute
Describe the elements of good posture.
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
The flute belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
What is the name of the clef that flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, and keyboard percussion read?
Treble Clef
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
What school did Ms. CW graduate from?
UGA!
What should you do before the timer runs out? (at least 3 things)
Go to the bathroom/get water, get instrument set up/oil valves/ensure it is in good condition, have all materials ready.
How many lines/spaces are there on a music staff?
5 lines, 4 spaces (like hand)
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
What is the name of the clef that the trombones, euphoniums, and tubas read?
What is our concert uniform?
Band polo, black pants, black shoes.
What are our 3 positions?
Rest, Ready, Playing.
What word does Ms. CW use to get the class or a certain section to "hold the note out"?
Sustain.
The French Horn belongs to which instrument family?
Brass
How many beats does a dotted half note get?
3 beats
Depends on instrument!
Name a machine that beats time
Metronome
How many years has Ms. CW been teaching?
What can you find in the back of your Essential Elements book?
Fingering chart.
What does "f " mean in music?
Forte
How many beats does an eighth note get?
0.5 beats
What is the word we used in class to describe "Old MacDonald Had a Band" when discussing melody and rhythm?
Non-unison.
What are all the ways you can get information about anything important? (name at least 4/6)
1. Listen to Ms. CW in daily announcements, 2. Band Calendar, 3. Band Website, 4.Handbook, 5.Whiteboard outside the door, 6. Remind/Parent emails
What is the name of the building we have concerts in?
Fine Arts Center.
Spell the word that means to "tongue every note".
Articulate!