Reading Notes
Which note is on the first line?
T.C E
BC G
AC F
How much is a whole note worth?
4 beats
What does forte mean?
loud
What does a dot under or over a note mean?
Short, separated, Staccato
What does Andante mean
Walking pace
Which note is in the 3rd space?
TC C
BC E
AC D
How much is a quarter note worth?
1 beat
what does Mezzo Piano mean?
Medium soft
What should you do if you see two dots at the end of a bar?
repeat to other repeat dots or start at the beginning.
What does Allegro mean?
Fast tempo
Which note is on the 5th line?
TC F
BC A
AC G
How much is an 8th note worth?
1/2 a beat
What does Fortissimo mean?
Very Loud
What does a fermata have you do?
Hold the note until the conductor cuts you off.
What is lento?
slow
Which note is on the 3rd line?
TC B
BC D
AC C
How much is a dotted half note?
3 beats
What does mezzo piano mean?
Medium soft
If you have a "V" above the note, what should you do with your bow?
Up bow
What is Moderato?
Medium pace
What is the phrase to help you know notes on the lines of the staff?
Every Good Boy Does Fine
Good Boats Don't Float Away
F A C E (G)
How much is a dotted quarter note?
1 1/2 beats
What is another word for grow louder?
crescendo
What does a diminuendo mean?
Grow softer
Who decides the tempo you play in a piece of music?
The composer suggest it, but the conductor decides the tempo.