Music Concepts
Tell me what a 12/8 time signature would mean?
12 beats in every measure, eighth note gets the beat
This technique involves rapidly moving the bow back and forth across the string to create a trembling effect.
Tremolo
This composer is known for writing the "Four Seasons"
Vivaldi
What is Ms. Harsch's name going to be next year?
Mrs. Marsh...hah!
What musical term means to be "smoothly connected" (literally translated to "tied together")?
Legato!!!
One person in the group must describe a perfect bow hold. Then the whole group must show Ms. Harsch.
Are those thumbs bent??
Violins and violas get those pinkies CURVED
How many children did J. S. Bach have?
a.) 8
b.) 22
c.) none
d.) 20
20 children...oh my
How many cats does Ms. Harsch have? Bonus 100 points if you can guess one of their names...
2 cats--Pumpkin and Beau <3
One person in the group must conduct a 4/4 and 3/4 pattern.
Did I stump you??
Someone in the group must describe a spiccato bow stroke. Then the whole group must demonstrate it on an open D.
bounce that bow off the stringgggggg
A single violin is made from how many pieces of wood?
a.) 70
b.) 10
c.) 63
d.) 16
a.) 70
Did we really need any more reasons to believe the violin is incredible...?
What college did Ms. Harsch go to and what was her specific major?
Fredonia (duh) and music education! Aka the coolest job EVER
Explain why putting your fingers down on the strings creates a higher pitch. Then explain why bigger instruments have lower sounding pitches.
A shorter string has less vibrating length--vibrates faster, results in a higher pitch.
A bigger instrument typically has longer strings, so they vibrate slower.
What is vibrato (get technical with it)? Why would you want to use it?
Someone in the group must demonstrate vibrato on a D scale.
A rapid, slight variation in the pitch. It is often used to add expression to the music and create a more beautiful sustained sound.
Who was Billboard's Top 100 #1 artist last week?
Morgan Wallen
Name three sports Ms. Harsch used to play in high school...
Soccer, ballet, tennis, gymnastics, track
How many sharps are in the key of B Major? Then someone in the group must play a B major scale with correct notes and solid intonation.
5 sharps! Woah
Sight reading is the worst right?
One person in the group has to spin in a circle 10 times with their eyes closed and draw a treble and bass clef from memory.
Hahaha pure evil
Which instrument has Ms. Harsch played for the longest amount of time?
Piano...mwahah did I fool you?