Key Signatures
Name the enharmonic equivalent of Db Major.
C# Major
How many beats are in a measure of 6/8 time?
6 beats (grouped in 2)
What should you identify first when sight-reading?
Key signature and time signature
What muscle group primarily controls breathing for singing?
Diaphragm and Abdominal muscles
Where should singers eyes be while performing?
Director
How many sharps are there in the key of E Major?
4 sharps
What note value equals 3 eighth notes?
Dotted quarter note
What does "ritardando poco a poco" mean?
Why is posture critical for consistent tone?
It allows free breath flow and vocal freedom
What happens to the pitch when vowels collapse?
Pitch falls flat
What is the relative minor of Bb major
g minor
In cut time, what note value gets the beat?
Half note
Which comes first? Time signature or Key signature?
Key Signature
What is the vocal risk of singing with a lifted chin?
Tension and loss of resonance
Why is vowel unification critical for ensemble blend?
Intonation
What major key has the same key signature as F# minor?
A Major
What is the term for shifting the accent to weak beats?
Syncopation
Demonstrate what D.C. al Coda means.
Sing until "D.C. al Coda", go back to the beginning, and sing until the first Coda symbol, skip to the Coda, and continue until the end.
Why does shallow breathing negatively affect intonation?
It reduces breath support and tone stability
When choir balance is off, what should be fixed first?
Dynamics
How many sharps are in the key signature of C# minor?
4 sharps
In 6/8 time, why do singers usually feel 2 beats instead of 6?
Because the eighth notes are grouped in threes, creating two dotted-quarter beats.
Write on the board, 4 measures, complete with a clef, a key signature, a time signature, and bar lines.
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Why is a silent, low breath more efficient than a noisy inhalation?
It reduces tension and allows faster, fuller intake
What specifically helps an ensemble with clarity and precision?