Xylophone/Recorder
How many times do we repeat Rain Rain Go Away or Merrily We Roll Along during our performance?
Twice
How is high D labeled?
D'
What does the time signature tell us?
How many beats are in a measure
True or False: Before we start singing, it's ok to put your hands in pockets
False!
Show the hand signs for "Do Ti Do"
Hand in a fist, one finger pointed up, hand in a fist
True or False: When performing, it's important to make sure you have good posture (sitting up straight, both feet on the floor)
Explain the difference of how a quarter note (pear) and half note (lime) is written
Quarter note = circle is filled in
Half note = circle isn't filled in
What is whisper tonguing?
When a rhythm is performed by making a "ts" sound
List the three places you can have your hands while singing
In front of you, behind you, at your side
What instrument family does a xylophone belong in?
Percussion family
True or False: When getting on stage, you should automatically go into ready position
False: Wait for Faith to give the signal! When getting on stage, be in rest position
If a whole note (plum) and quarter note (pear) are tied together, how many beats long is the note?
5 beats
What does a breath mark look like?
'
True or False: When singing in two parts, it's important to make sure the parts are sung at the same volume so each is heard.
True: We don't want to overpower another part
How are boom whacker and solfège colors related?
Do = red, Re = orange, Mi = yellow, etc.
What is a key signature? (Different than a time signature)
A key signature tells us what notes are sharp/flat in a piece
What is a 1st and 2nd ending? (Think Andante by Mozart)
Start at the beginning, play the first ending, take the repeat back to the beginning, and then second time through you play the second ending. (skip over the first ending)
1 3
2
4
If the time signature is 3/4, there are _____ beats in a measure
3
In Woodchuck, the body percussion is supposed to do what to the tempo?
Speed it up
What is error detection?
When Faith purposefully plays/sings something wrong, and students need to identify what she did incorrectly
In the song Obwisana, what note is sharp?
F#
What is the difference between a tie and a slur?
Tie = two of the same notes added together to create a longer note
Slur = two different notes played connected
What is the difference between beat and rhythm?
Beat = consistent, doesn't change
Rhythm = lines up with the beat, but changes. Example: Quarter note (pear), half note (lime), eighth notes (apple)
In Woodchuck, why do we practice the beginning Part 1/Part 2 whispering?
To make sure it sounds light/it's not heavy
Explain what it means to be a good audience member at Evening of the Arts or Spring Visiting Day.
Voices off, clap after a performance is done, watch the people performing, stay seated