Meter
What is meter?
It shows how many beats are grouped together (in each measure).
What food did a boy bring to class one time that he shouldn’t have?
….a hot dog 👀
Where are the bathroom passes located?
On hooks below the light switch
What class does she teach?
MUSIC OF COURSE!
What is the 4 stringed instrument Ms. Jillian always plays?
The Ukulele
Which beat is always the strong beat?
The first beat
Rule number 1 is just bring…
..yourself!
What side does the 6th grade band sit on?
The chalkboard side/the back
What is her favorite morning beverage?
Coffeeeeee
How many strings are usually on a guitar?
6
How many beats are in each measure in a 4/4 meter?
The top number shows how many beats are in each measure so, 4
Rule number 2 is be a good..
Listener!
What does the music bulletin board in the hall say?
Welcome BACH are you ready to rock (No I did not spell “back” wrong. Johann Sebastian Bach is a famous classical composer)
What animal gives her the creeps?
Koalas
What is a steady beat?
A beat that stays the same it does not change.
What meter is most pop music in?
4/4
Rule number 3 (the most important one) is to give everything a…
Try!
What do you do if the fire alarm goes off while you’re in the music room?
Quietly line up at the back door and follow Ms. Jillian outside.
One of her FAVORITE THINGS EVER is when you’re brave enough to share your singing voice. Can you sing the ABCs for us? (Nice voice, not silly)
If you did…yay!!! Get those points. If you didn’t…no worries. We’ll work on it 🥰.
What is a genre?
A type of something. Some genres of music are pop, rock, rap, techno, opera, country, and jazz.
What popular dance is a meter of 3/4 in?
A waltz
What are the 5 Bs?
1. Be kind
2. Be safe
3. Be respectful
4. Be responsible
5. Be here
Where is our new classroom friend “Bob”? (His name is taped to the front of him)
Our new pet “bob” the tiny plant is on the shelves by the lamp table (with our other friends Mr. meow meow, Billy Bob Joe, Creepy baby hand, Pigstye the Russian Spy and Blue-beary are)
What color are Ms. Jillian’s eyes?
Blue 💙
How many beats are in a quarter note?
1 beat