key signature
F#
What is g Major
uses the alto clef
raises the pitch a half step
sharp
indicates the number of beats in a measure and what note gets the beat
time signature
playing with the bow
arco
0 sharps or flats
what is C major
uses the treble clef
violin
lowers the pitch a half step
flat
divides the staff into measures
bar line
pull the bow towards your body
up bow
f# c# and g#
what is A Major
often split into two parts with roman numerals I and II
violin
cancels a sharp or flat
natural
extends the staff either above or below
ledger lines
often referred to as plucking
pizz.
Bb
what is F Major
has a c string
viola and cello
sharps, flats, and naturals
accidentals
the same note on a different part of the staff or the interval of an 8th
octave
turning your bow this way will loosen it
left
Bb and Eb
what is Bb major
often doubles as the violin II part
viola
tells you which notes are sharp or flat
key signature
located at the top right corner of your music, this tells you who wrote the piece
composer
this happens when you raise the bow off the string and reset it on the the strong.
bow lift