Seen in your music
What should you do when you see a rest?
Be silent
Which of the following is a marching technique skill?
Posture and step size
Which strategy helps fix a difficult section of music?
Chunking or slow practice
What should you do if you make a mistake while performing?
Keep going and rejoin the group
What is tonguing?
Using your tongue to start notes cleanly
How many beats are in a measure of 3/4 time?
3
Which marching skill is MOST important for keeping sound steady?
Roll step
What should you bring to every band rehearsal?
Your instrument and music
Bonus Points: rubber chicken
Dynamics tell you how to play…
Loud or soft
What should you do if your pitch is sharp?
Pull out your instrument
What does a slur indicate?
Notes should be smooth and connected
What does “marking time” mean?
Staying in place while moving your feet to the beat
Which is the correct way to improve tone quality?
Good posture and steady breath
What does intonation refer to?
Playing in tune
What does “articulation” tell you?
How to start and shape each note
What does a time signature tell you?
How many beats per measure and what note gets the value
What should your posture look like while marching?
Standing tall with lifted chest, shoulder back, knees bent, lifting up from the head, on the balls of your feet
What does a metronome help with?
Keeping a steady tempo
Which of the following describes “phrasing”?
How musical lines are shaped
What does “phrasing” help create?
Musical sentences and expression
What does a sharp do to a note?
What does a flat do to a note?
Sharp: raises it
Flat: Lowers it
What is an 8 to 5 step?
Why is balance important in band?
So melody and harmony blend well
What does style refer to?
The character or type of music (march, lyrical, etc.)
What should you do to show expressive intent?
Use appropriate dynamics and style