Guitar Knowledge
What are the "body parts" of the guitar?
Head, Neck, Body (Shoulders, Waist, Back)
Play "Hicklety Picklety Bumblebee" as a group.
Playing the song.
What does rhythm mean?
Timing or speed. The beat.
What's this thing (I'm drawing it on the board)
Treble Clef or G clef.
Who are the siblings in this class today?
Elise, Owen and Henry, Raymond
What are the metal slats in the neck called?
Frets
Play Hot Crossed Buns
4 2 0
4 2 0
0 0 0 0
2 2 2 2
4 2 0
What does pitch mean?
High, Medium, Low sounds
What are the letters for the spaces in treble clef?
F A C E
What is Dr. Ross a doctor of? HINT: It's not medicine.
Guitar-- technically guitar performance and literature.
What are the letter names of the 6 strings?
E A D G B E
Play Baby Shark
0 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
0 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
0 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
5 5 4
What does dynamics mean?
Loudness
What are the letters for the lines in treble cleff?
E G B D F
How many arms should an octopus have?
8
What is the difference between plucking and strumming?
Plucking is usually one string. Strumming is many strings.
Play Star Wars "Imperial March"
4 4 4 0 7 4 0 7 4
11 11 11 12
7 4 0 7 4
Can a sound be low and loud at the same time?
Yes.
What is the RHYTHM of this note (draws on board)
Half or two beats.
Who is the oldest person in this class?
Meili... (actually, it's Dr. Ross... but I will accept Meili as the answer).
What are the two styles of guitar that Dr. Ross usually teaches? (Hint, we talked about flamingos in the first few classes)
Flamenco (Spanish) and Classical (Classic).
Play 7 Nation Army
7 7 10 7 5 3 2
7 7 10 5 5 3 5 3 2
What "family" of instruments is the guitar?
Strings.
What is the letter name (pitch) of this note. (Draws on board)
G
Name an instrument in the woodwind family.
Oboe, Flute, Sax, Clarinet, Bassoon, Recorder... there are others, too.