Violin
From highest to lowest pitch, what are the note names of the violin's open strings
E-A-D-G
From highest to lowest pitch, what are the note names of the viola's open strings?
A-D-G-C
From highest to lowest pitch, what are the note names of the cello's open strings?
A-D-G-C
From lowest to highest pitch, what are the note names of the bass's open strings?
E-A-D-G
What is the term for "plucking with your index finger"?
Pizzicato
Which of these does a standard violin not have?
A. End Pin
B. Scroll
C.Nut
D.Ribs
A. End Pin
The Viola has the same strings as the...
A.Violin
B.Cello
C.Bass
D.Guitar
B.Cello
Which of these does a standard Cello not have?
A. End Button
B. Scroll
C.Nut
D.Ribs
A. End Button
What finger pattern do we use in first position?
1-2-4
What is correct posture?
Sitting up straight, feet flat on the floor, and at the edge of your chair.
What is the fingering pattern for violins?
1-2-3
What clef does the viola use? Draw and label it.
Alto Clef
True or False: Cellos and Basses play in the same clef
True
What positions have we learned in Bass?
1st and 3rd Position
How many lines and spaces does a staff have?
5 lines and 4 spaces
What is rosin made out of?
Pine and conifer trees
How many sharps does the D major Key signature have?
2: F# and C#
What scale have we learned and what are the notes?
D-E-F#-G-A-B-C#-D
In between what two notes do we shift on the A string?
What language do we use in music?
Italian
True or false: A 3/4 size violin is three-fourths the size of a full size violin?
False
Full size is 14 inches long, 3/4 is 13 inches lng and 1/2 size is 12 inches
What different bowings do we use?
Up and Down Bow
You are called a musician but Ms. Mendez is called something else, what is Ms Mendez's name?
Hint: Think Gustavo Dudamel
Conductor
What are all the different rhythms we have learned in class?
Whole, Half, Quarter, and Eighth Notes and Rests.
Arco