Concert Keys
A key with two flats. The home of the band world.
Concert B flat major
If a flute player plays their C, what concert pitch note is played?
C
All of the things that a musician should bring with them to class.
Percussion: Sticks, Mallets, Music
Winds: Small instrument, Music, and everything needed for instrument hygiene, pencil
A key with one flat.
Concert F Major
If a clarinet or trumpet player plays their C, what concert pitch note is played?
Bb
What is your band teacher's name?
Mr. Venable
Mr. V
A key with three flats.
Concert E flat major
When an alto saxophone plays a G, it sounds like this concert pitch note.
Eb
The symbol informing the musician to return to the start of the piece, or a previous one of these signs.
What door should students enter the band room through?
The instrument storage door.
A key with no flats or sharps.
Concert C Major
A brave oboe player plays a C on their instrument, resulting in this concert pitch note.
C
Informs the musician to cut off only when the conductor says. Or, in other words, WATCH!
Fermata
Talking for band starts is great! But, what two things should you have with you before you get to your seat?
Instrument and Music
The name of the scale where you play every note in an octave.
Concert Db, Gb, Cb, F#, C#, or B
A french horn plays a C on their instrument, resulting in this concert pitch note.
F
The symbol informing the player to return to the start of the piece, and continue on until you see fine.
What two rules can we use to remember when it's appropriate to talk in class?
If teacher teaching, me no speaking
If on box, me no talks