Instrument Families
These three families make up a complete band.
What are the woodwind, brass, and percussion families?
In the treble clef, what note is on the first SPACE
F
Explain a repeat sign
Go back to the beginning and play again
Quarter Note
1
Name 2 components of good posture.
What is feet flat on the floor, sitting up straight, sit on the edge of your chair, keep legs uncrossed,
This is used to play pitched (keyboard) percussion instruments. (Xylophone or bells)
What is a mallet?
In the bass clef, what note is on the first LINE?
G
Explain a crescendo
Gradually get louder
Half Note
When taking a deep breath, you shouldn't be breathing with this region of your body.
Your shoulders
Name 4 woodwinds
What are flutes, oboes, bassoons, clarinets, recorders, saxophones (alto, tenor, bari), piccolo, or English horn? (Must say 4 of these)
In the treble clef, what note is on the third LINE
B
Explain a decrescendo
Gradually get softer
Whole
4
This is the difference between a concert band and an orchestra.
Strings
Name 4 brass instruments.
What are trumpets, French horns, trombones, baritones (euphoniums), tubas, Sousaphones? (Must say 4 of these)
In the bass clef, what note is on the fourth SPACE
G
Define this dynamic: piano
Soft
Eighth
1/2
This type of band marches in parades or on the football field at halftime.
Marching Band
Name 4 percussion instruments.
What is the snare drum, bass drum, xylophone, bells, marimba, vibraphone, chimes, triangle, woodblock, tambourine, cymbals, timpani, etc.?
In the treble clef, what note is on the fifth line?
F
Define this dynamic: forte
Loud
Dotted Half
3
Define this dynamic: Mezzo Forte
Medium Loud