General Facts about Ms. Lewis
What is the third note of an A major chord/scale?
C#
What does ff stand for in music?
Fortissimo
1 and 2 and
What is the most important element to good tone?
Your breath!
What are the elements of good band posture?
Feet flat, back straight, sitting on the edge
How many beats is a dotted quarter note in 4/4 worth?
3 half beats or 1.5 whole beats
What is the most important element of music fundamentals in a wind ensemble?
TONE!
Hold the note until the conductor cuts off
What is the difference between blending and tuning?
Blending is making sure your sound does not stick out in timbre; tuning is making sure your pitch is the same as the rest of the ensemble's
What are the lines on a treble clef staff?
EGBDF
What are the spaces on a bass clef staff?
ACEG
What happens when the conductor walks on the podium?
When do we tune?
Always! We tune with tuners at the beginning of class, but we are always listening to our neighbor to stay in tune with one another.
What does rubato mean?
Rubato is an expressive musical technique meaning "robbed time", where a performer slightly speeds up and slows down the tempo without changing the overall pace. It provides emotional flexibility and a human feel to a performance.
What is the third white note on a piano?
C