Bass Clef
The note name on the bottom line of the staff.
G
The note name on the top line of the staff.
Tuba
Quarter note + Quarter note
Two beats
This means to play quietly.
Piano (p)
A sentence used to remember the space note names.
All Cows Eat Grass
A word used to remember the space note names.
FACE
A high-sounding, back-facing, three-valved brass instrument
Half Note + Half Note
4 Beats
This means to play loudly.
Forte (f)
A sentence used to remember the line note names
Good Burritos Don't Fall Apart
A sentence used to remember the line note names.
Every Good Boat Does Float
This instrument requires a reed, is often used in jazz music, and is often mistaken as a brass instrument.
Saxophone
Whole Note + Quarter Note
5 Beats
This means to play medium-loud or normal volume.
Mezzo Forte (mf)
The note name below the bottom line on the staff.
F
The note name above the top line of the staff
G
This instrument is the valved-version of the trombone. Some times mistaken as a small tuba.
Euphonium
Dotted Half Note + Whole Note
7 Beats
This means to play more loudly over time.
Crescendo
Who reads bass clef?
Low brass and percussion
Who reads treble clef?
Everyone besides low brass
This instrument is considered the "heartbeat" of the band. Boom boom.
Bass Drum
Eighth Note + Dotted Half Note
3 1/2 Beats
This means to play more quietly over time.
Decrescendo