Woodwind
Name a woodwind instrument that is NOT in our 6th grade band.
Flute, oboe, clarinet
What are the "keys" called on a trumpet?
valves
What is a roll?
When is it appropriate to talk while the band is performing?
Never
How many beats are in a whole note?
How do you make noise on a saxophone?
You blow into the mouthpiece and reed
How do you make noise on brass instruments?
you buzz your lips into the mouthpiece
What is the technical term for drumsticks?
mallets
When do you clap at a concert?
When the band director puts her hands down and the piece is finished
What is the difference between a slur and a tie?
A slur indicates there should be no articulation between notes, while a slur ties notes of the same pitch together.
What is the oldest woodwind instrument?
How do you change notes on a trombone?
You move the slide
Name three different kinds of percussion instruments.
Snare drum, bass drum, triangle, xylophone, timpani, cymbal, etc
Quiet, attentive, not on phone, does not get up, etc.
What does crescendo mean?
gradually get louder
What is Ms. Johnson's main instrument?
clarinet
What do trumpets and baritones do when their valves get stuck?
Why is percussion important in a band?
They help keep the beat
Which concert piece featured a jazzy melody and good beat?
What famous cartoon character plays the clarinet?
squidward
What woodwind instrument originated in Belgium?
saxophone
Where did the trumpet originate?
Egypt
In a standard drum kit, which drum is played with a pedal?
bass drum
Who is the composer of Regal March? (no cheating)
Pearson, arr. Elledge.
Describe how a first ending and second ending works.
You will play through the first ending, go to the start of the repeat, and then play through the second ending.