Woodwinds
Name 4 Woodwind instruments
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, ext....
Name 4 Brass instruments.
Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Sousaphone, ext...
Name 4 Percussion instruments.
Snare, Bass Drum, Marimba, Xylophone, Triangle, Tambourine, Cymbals, Bells, Chimes, Timpani, ext...
What is forbidden in the band room?
Gum, food, any drink besides water.
What does a time signature tell you?
How many beats in a measure.
How do clarinet/saxophone reeds differ from oboe/bassoon reeds?
single vs. double reeds
How do brass players make sound on their instrument?
Buzzing their lips
True or False: Mallets and non mallets are equally important to learn for percussionists
True
Who CAN use the percussion instruments?
Percussionists and teacher
What does a key signature tell you?
What notes are sharp or flat.
What the key of the piece is in.
Why are flutes considered woodwinds?
They were originally made from wood
What is the only brass instrument that doesn't have valves or rotaries?
Trombone
What instrument has pedal controls to change the pitch?
Timpani
What does it mean when someone steps on the podium?
Stop talking, playing, sit down, be ready to listen and learn... ext...
What does a tie do?
Connects the SAME note.
What is the "newest" instrument that has been added to the standard band setting?
Saxophone
How long is a french horn if you were to straighten it out?
15-20 feet long
What are the two categories of percussion instruments?
Pitched- marimba, timpani, xylophone, bells
non-pitched- drums, triangle, tambourine
How much SHOULD you practice outside of school?
10min a day, 20 min every other day, 3 times a week... ext...
What language is used for musical markings?
Italian
What woodwind is the oldest instrument in the world to play notes.
Flute
What were brass instruments originally used for?
Hunting, military communication, and/or introducing royalty
What part of the world are Djembes from?
Africa
What are 2 things you learn in the band room that aren't music related?
Team work, perseverance, practicing, math, listening skills, bravery, risk taking, communication, celebrating others, hard work, ext...
What instrument did Mrs. Staber start in 6th grade?
Alto Saxophone