Parts of the Instrument (Top)
Parts of the Instrument (Bottom)
Parts of the Instrument Continued
Handbook/Syllabus
100
What is #1 on this picture?
Scroll
100
What is #8 in this picture?
The Strings
100
Do violin and violas have the same number of strings? How many strings does each instrument have?
Violin and viola have the same number of strings. Both instruments have 4 strings.
100
Do I have to go to the concerts? Are they for a grade?
Yes, concerts are worth 20% of your grade. You should want to go to the concerts anyway because they are so much fun!
200
What is #6 in this picture?
Neck
200
What is #11 in this picture?
Bridge
200
What are the names of the strings on violin?
G, D, A, E
200
What is an example of something I can wear at a concert?
You are required to wear artisan black for concerts. Examples of answers include:
A black dress shirt and black pants with a belt. Dress shoes with dark socks would also be appropriate.
A black dress or skirt with a black blouse. Dress and skirt lengths must be below the knees when sitting.
Black pants with a black blouse. Make sure that the pants are loose-fitting and foot-length—no Capri pants.
300
What is #2 in this picture?
Pegs
300
What is #17 in this picture?
Lower Bout
300
What are the names of the strings on viola?
C, G, D, A
300
What are at least 3 classroom materials that you need to bring everyday? (there are more than just 3, but you can just list 3)
The materials you need everyday in orchestra include:
Instrument & bow with dark rosin
Violins and violas ONLY – shoulder rest with the size appropriate for your instrument
Cellos and bases ONLY - rock stop or endpin rest, which are especially necessary for performances on stage or other slick surfaces.
Method book- Essential Elements for Strings, Book 1 for your instrument
Black, 1” three-ring binder for sheet music
Composition notebook for orchestra journal
Pencil- for writing classroom notes in music!
Highlighter-for highlighting important things in our music
SNARK Super Tight all-instrument tuner- these can be found on Amazon for around $14. Not required immediately.
400
What is #5 in this picture?
Fingerboard
400
What is #10 in this picture?
The F Holes
400
What is #12 in this picture?
Soundpost
400
Is it better to practice a for a super long time only one day a week or for a little bit every day and why?
It is better to practice a little everyday so you don't develop an injury from playing too much at once and also it helps you to remember at home better what we talked about in class each day.
500
What is #3 in this picture?
Peg Box
500
What is #13 in this picture?
The Fine Tuners
500
What is number 16 in this picture?
Button
500
How many minutes am I required to practice a week for practice logs?
100
600
What is #7 in this picture?
Upper Bout
600
What is #15 in this picture?
Chinrest
600
How is the bridge held up on a violin/viola?
The tension of the strings
600
How many participation points do I have every day for my daily participation grade?
20