Instruments
What instrument family does a bass drum belong in?
Percussion family
What does the dynamic forte (f) mean?
Loud/strong
True or False: You should raise your hand if you need something on stage before a performance
True
True or False: Everyone has the same rhythm in the last measure of the piece
True!
True or False: When playing a piece, you should breathe between each note played.
False - think about the water analogy
What is the lowest sounding instrument in 6th grade wind ensemble?
Euphonium/Baritone
What does the dynamic piano (p) mean?
Soft/quiet
In a wind ensemble, do you bow to acknowledge the applause of the audience?
No - the conductor does. The ensemble stands in acknowledgment
What is the articulation called over the notes of the first measure?
Accent
What is a "Do Now"?
Something you play after putting your instrument together before class officially starts
What is the only instrument with a slide?
Trombone
What does a 4/4 time signature mean?
There's four beats in a measure
Before starting a piece, Faith knows you're ready when...
Your instrument is in your lap, you stop touching the music on your stand, and you're looking at her
What does the dynamic sfp mean?
Forte, then suddenly drop to piano
Why should you avoid puffing your cheeks when playing a wind instrument?
It makes you more tired/hinders breath control (ability to play with a nice tone)
True or False: Saxophone is a brass instrument
False! It has a reed, therefore it's a woodwind instrument
What is a key signature?
Tells you what flats/sharps to play in the piece
Why do woodwind players need to bring their mouthpiece covers on stage?
To make sure their reed doesn't break/chip
Who comes in with the melody at measure 11?
Flute and clarinet
What is whisper tonguing?
A "ts" sound that helps students focus just on the rhythm. Also practices good tonguing skills.
Why is flute considered a woodwind instrument if it doesn't have a reed?
You don't need to buzz to create a sound out of the instrument
How would you count four measures of rest in a row in 4/4?
1 2 3 4
2 2 3 4
3 2 3 4
4 2 3 4
After playing a piece, what do you do at the end before applause starts?
Freeze
Above measure 27, it says "Building". Why is this?
The music is starting to get louder by adding more instruments. Trumpets also enter, which naturally makes the music louder.
When conducting in 3/4, what shape does the conducting pattern represent?
Triangle