Terms/Concepts
Which symbol do woodwinds use in their sheet music, that low brass does not use?
Treble clef
Define decrecendo and notate it.
a gradual decrease in loudness or volume; to get softer.
If our time signature is 4/4, how many quarter notes per measure?
4 quarter notes per measure.
Which instrument includes: alto, tenor, bari, and soprano?
Saxophones
What is Ms. Alyssa's Harry Potter house?
Slytherin!
What is the difference between concert band and orchestra?
Strings.
Define tempo, give one example.
Speed; largo, andante, allegro, presto
The following rhythm is:
ti - ti - ta - ta - ti - ti
Which instrument family (brass, woodwinds, or percussion) requires musicians to be proficient at multiple instruments.
Percussion.
What 3 instruments did Ms. Alyssa play in high school?
Clarinet, alto sax, bass drum.
Play a consistent tone; if the needle is to the left of center, you're flat. If it is to the right of center, you're sharp. You must adjust up or down to become in tune.
What marking signifies the end of a song?
Double bar line.
How many eighth notes fit into a dotted half note?
6 eighth notes.
Name one instrument that uses a double reed.
Oboe, Bassoon
What does Ms. Alyssa think is "the best tv show score of all time"?
The Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon theme song.
What is the title of the student conductor in a marching band?
Drum Major
In concert band, we use treble clef and bass clef. Which one is higher?
Treble clef is higher.
Subdivide the rhythm on the board.
1 2 + 3 4 +; 1 e + a 2 + 3+ 4
Name two instruments that are in the same key as each other.
1. Clarinets, Trumpets, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone
2. Flutes, Trombones, Bells, Oboe, Tuba, Bassoon
3. Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Alto Clarinet
Where did Ms. Alyssa grow up?
West Sacramento
Articulation
Articulation dictates how a note starts, how it is held, and how it ends. Style.
Show all 8 hand symbols for SOLFEGE.
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
Subdivide the rhythm on the board. (5/4 time)
1 e + a 2 e + a 3 e + a 4 + 5
What are Ms. Alyssa's 2 best instruments, and two worst instruments? (from the instruments we use in class)
Best: clarinet, alto saxophone
Worst: trombone, trumpet
Where did Ms. Alyssa go to college?
Chico State