Instrument Families
What instrument family does the trombone belong to?
The brass family
This musician was our first musician of the month who grew up in Louisiana, played trumpet, and popularized scat singing. What is his name?
Louis Armstrong
"I got that sunshine in my pocket, got that good soul in _________."
"my feet"
How many beats does a half note get?
2
Which hand goes on top when you play recorder?
Left hand!
What instrument family does the xylophone belong to?
The percussion family
This famous band had members named John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Some of their famous songs are, "Let it Be," "Yellow Submarine," and "Here Comes the Sun."
What is the name of this band?
The Beatles
"Remember me, though I have to say goodbye. Remember me, don't ___________."
"let it make you cry"
What dynamic marking is ff? (very loud)
fortissimo
What happens if you have a "leak?"
You squeak!
What is the LARGEST instrument in the string family?
Double bass
This classical composer and pianist is well known for his pieces, "Fur Elise" and "Moonlight Sonata." What is his name?
Ludwig van Beethoven
"I stay out too late, got nothing in my brain
that's what ___________, mmm mmm."
What type of notes are "takadimi?"
sixteenth notes
What note is "bunny?"
A
Which of these instruments does NOT have strings?
a. piano
b. double bass
c. bassoon
d. harp
c. bassoon
Who is the lead singer of the band, "Queen?" (hint: musician of the month last year)
Freddie Mercury
"I see trees of green, red roses too. I see them bloom, for __________."
"me and you."
What do the space notes on treble clef spell?
FACE
What country were recorders first played in schools in 1959?
Japan
The traditional Chinese orchestra has 4 instrument families: the wind, percussion, bowed string, and _______ string family.
What was the name of the very famous guitar player that Trombone Shorty played on stage with at the New Orleans Jazz Festival when he was a child?
Bo Diddly
"Because I'm happy, clap along if you feel like a room ____________."
"without a roof"
What type of symbol is this in music? ♭
Flat
What type of recorders do we have?
a. alto
b. bass
c. sopranino
d. soprano
d. soprano