Entering and Exiting the Classroom
What is expected when the teacher stands in front of the stand?
"Pez" - No talking or playing instrument when the teacher stands in front of the stand.
What is the term for a constant pulse you can clap to in a song?
Steady Beat
True or False. There are five lines in a staff
True. 5 lines
What are the first three notes on the jFlute
B, A, G
True or False: It is okay to bring a bag of Takis or any other kind of food to eat during band class.
False. Do not bring any food into band class. Failure to follow directions will result in food being thrown in the trash.
True or False: My grade in band class will not be effected if I am disrespectful, talking or playing instrument without permission, or forgetting to bring my instrument to band class.
False. If you do any of these things, your grade will be effected.
What type of rhythm has 1 beat of sound?
A Quarter Note
True or False: There are 5 spaces in a staff
False. There are 4 spaces in a staff
True or False: The jFlute is positioned on the right side of the body.
True
True or False: Is it okay to bring a bottle of water with a lid into band class?
True. You may bring a bottle of water as long as it has a lid.
True or False: Are you being responsible by putting your instrument and folder away after band class and lining up to leave class without talking, running, or pushing other students in line?
True
What type of rhythm has 2 beats of sound?
Half Note
What do we use to remember the spaces in a staff
FACE
What do we use to figure out how to finger and play notes on the JFlute?
A Fingering Chart
True or False: We use our lips to articulation on our instrument
False. We use our tongue to interrupt the airstream when we articulate.
What are the three steps when entering class each day?
1. Get your instrument and folder from the shelf and find your seat quietly.
2. Assemble your instrument and warm-up your instrument.
3. Be ready to "pez" when the teacher stands in front of the stand to begin class.
What type of rhythm has 1/2 a beat of sound?
an eighth note
What do we use to remember the lines in a staff?
Every, Good, Boy, Does, Fine
True or False: Flute players use the first note lip plate rather than the standard lip plate to produce a sound.
False. Flute players use the standard lip plate to produce the sound
What are the four instruments we will learn in band class?
JFlute, Clarineo, JSax, JHorn
When is our first concert for the school year?
Wednesday December 11th 2:45 - 3:30 during the school day.