Rhythm & Drums
An eighth note receives this many beats
What is half a beat (1/2)?
We typically use THIS hand to play the melody on piano
What is the right hand?
What is a rest symbol?
The acronym to remember spaces for treble clef (hint: body part!)
What is FACE?
The name of Mr. Pennix's main instrument that he plays
What is the trumpet?
A quarter note receives this many beats
What is one beat (1)?
Using our piano finger numbers, the number 5 corresponds to THIS finger on the right hand.
What is the pinkie?
The name of the clef used for higher notes. On piano, this indicates playing with your right hand
What is treble clef?
The acronym to remember lines for treble clef (hint: think Micky D's)
What is Every Good Burger Deserves Fries? (or Every Good Boy Does Fine)
The name of the college that Mr. Pennix attended for five years
What is Brown University?
This kind of note receives 4 beats
What is a whole note?
If we start on the note B (white key), then what is the name of black key to the LEFT of it called?
What is Bb (B flat)?
The four chords used in the song Moana in order. Hint: "C" is the first chord
What is "C, G, Am, F"
The acronym to remember spaces for bass clef (hint: Mooo!)
What is All Cows Eat Grass?
The number of siblings Mr. Pennix has
What is two?
This is the number of fingers we should be using to hold a drumstick correctly (the other fingers are just there for support!)
What is two fingers?
If we start on the note A (white key), then what is the name of black key to the RIGHT of it called?
What is anticipation?
The acronym to remember lines for bass clef (hint: good boy!)
What is Good Boys Do Fine Always?
The name of the state that Mr. Pennix is from. It's famous for corn, race cars, and is recognized as the basketball capital of the world
What is Indiana?
This is the name of the drum that represents a clapping sound on the drum kit. The word can also be defined as a device used to catch animals
What is a snare?
All of the white keys on the piano indicate THIS type of note. (Hint: the antonym of this word is "artificial")
What is a natural note?
Siyahamba is a traditional South African song sung in the Zulu language, and "siyahamba ekukhanyeni kwenkos" translates to THIS in English.
What is "We are marching in the light of God"?
The small lines used for notes above and below the staff are called this:
What are ledger lines?
The title of Mr. Pennix's animated show that he created (it's on Youtube!)
What is Bruce & Sam?