Music Terms
Fermata
hold for a long time
When practicing, what is a good first step before playing a piece of music
road map, count, sizzle, finger along, air play, say the note names out loud
what year did Mr. McKenzie graduate college (Undergrad)
2009
half note plus a half note = ?
4 beats
How do you begin each day in class?
get out your instrument, get music in order, wait to play your instrument.
slur
articulate the first note and not the rest
When playing, who should we be listening to for sound (balance/blend)
low instruments (tuba/bass)
What state did Mr. McKenzie go to graduate school?
Ohio and Montana
quarter note + quarter note + whole note = ?
6 beats
How do you fix an error you made in your music
use your pencil
staccato
short and seperated
Why are there multiple parts for one instrument group for a song? (ex. trumpet 1, trumpet 2, trumpet 3)
To fill out the chords, add more harmonies to a song, help create more sonority in the section
How many years has Mr. McKenzie been teaching at Meadow Hill?
Bonus: how many years total teaching?
5 at Meadow Hill
7 years total teaching band
dotted quarter note + dotted quarter note = ?
3 beats
How do you know what key you are in?
take a look at your key signature
chord
group of three or more notes
What type of air do we use to play loud and soft?
percussion - what do we do to change dynamics?
fast air
different stick heights.
At what age did Mr. McKenzie start playing music?
8 years old
How many eighth notes can fit in one measure of 5/4 time?
10 eighth notes
How do you become more consistent on your instrument?
practice everyday. Use your pencil. Participate in band everyday. Listen to instructions.
interval
distance between notes
How do we count music in class?
tapping your toe on the beat, count out loud with the correct rhythm.
What lake in mountain does Mr. McKenzie teach at for a summer music camp?
Flathead Lake
dotted whole note + 2 16th notes + 4 eighth notes + dotted eighth note = ?
10 beats
How do you play with good tone?
Percussion - play with good technique?
sit with good posture, move fast air, don't play louder than your friend, listen
feet shoulder width apart, palms facing the ground, fingers wrapped around the stick, only use wrist