Musical Symbols
All music is written on this--made up of five lines and four spaces.
Staff
A ________ __________ is worth two beats and is SILENT.
Half Rest
Name the 3 of the band commandments
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This family of instruments consists of instruments made out of metal, and are all played using a technique called buzzing.
Brass
This instrument is the oldest known man-made instrument.
Drum
Every line of music starts off with this symbol: it makes no sound, but tells us where our letter names are located.
Clef
A __________ ________ is worth four beats of uninterrupted sound.
Whole Note
What percentage of your grade do concerts make up?
40%
This family of instruments consists of instruments that all have holes drilled in them.
Woodwinds
This instrument is a direct descendent of the oldest known wind instrument. The modern version is made of metal, but its ancestors were made of wood and bone.
Flute
A _________ ____________ looks like a fraction, and tells us how many beats exist in each measure AND what kind of note counts as one beat.
Time Signature
How many eighth notes fit into one beat?
Two (2)
Most of your grades in the grade book for band are in the participation category. What are 3 things that have a NEGATIVE impact on your participation grade?
Forgetting Book
Forgetting Instrument/reeds
Excessive Talking
Repeated Tardiness/Absence
Playing instrument out of turn
Improper use of school equipment
Poor Attitude
The German name for this instrument is the Glockenspiel.
Bells
This instrument as we know it today was modified by the same person who invented the saxophone.
Bass Clarinet
A BLANK sign lowers the sound of the note without changing the letter name.
Flat
Every Good Boy Does Fine
Name 3 things that POSITIVELY effect your participation grade in band.
Being on time
Having instrument every day
Being prepared--having book and pencil
Active participation
Not talking out of turn
Positive attitude
Proper posture/playing technique
Percussion instruments are instruments that you __________, ____________, or ___________.
Strike, Scrape, or Shake
The ancient version of this brass instrument has a name that, if said out of context, might send you to the office.
The trombone
A ________ is a musical crossing guard. It means to wait until you are told to stop or continue.
What is our Phrase to remember the SPACE notes in BASS CLEF?
All Cows Eat Grass
Next quarter, you will get the chance to fill out a job application and perform a playing test for placement in a band class for next year. What is the proper name for this test, or "try out" for band?
Audition
Name 5 instruments that belong in the String Family
Violin
Viola
Cell
Bass
Harp
Piano
Guitar
Ukulele
Bass Guitar
Lute
Sitar
Banjo
Mandolin
Name 2 famous classical composers we have played pieces by in band so far.
Mozart and Beethoven