Rhythm Notes
How many beats are in 1 quarter note?
1 beat
Name the symbol drawn on the board. (Hint: It's a type of clef)
Treble Clef
Describe good recorder playing posture.
Sitting up tall, holding recorder up, left hand on top.
Name the style of Polynesian dance commonly found in Hawaii.
Hula
What city in America was the starting point for jazz music?
New Orleans
How many beats are in a half note?
2 beats
Name the musical symbol on the board.
Repeat sign
What finger number is note "B" on the recorder?
1
What is the main string instrument played in Hawaii?
Ukulele
True or False: Syncopation is when we play slightly off the beat in jazz. (Example: Mary Had a Little Lamb from the jazz-bot video)
True
How many beats are in a whole note?
4 beats
How many lines are on the musical staff?
5 lines
True or False: To play a high "C", our thumb is on the back.
False: High C has a closed thumb.
True or False: Hawaiian music is mostly about nature and creation.
False: They are called "blue" notes or the blues scale
How many beats are in an eighth note? (Hint: 2 of them equal 1 beat)
1/2 a beat
What is this musical symbol?
Time signature
Do we need more or less air on low notes on the recorder? Why?
Less air: overblowing will result in a squeaking sound
What is the name of the flower or beaded necklace worn for Hawaiian celebrations and music performances?
A lei
Who was given the title of the "Queen of Jazz" and known for her scat singing?
Ella Fitzgerald
What does it mean when we have a tie between 2 notes?
We add the beats together
What does it mean to play the music Piano.
To play quietly or softly
How many finger numbers do we need to play a low "D" note on the recorder?
6
What is hand position 1 for Hula?
One arm bent, one pointed to the side, thumbs in.
What is scat?
Nonsense words that copy the sound of instruments. They are improvised.