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100

Play or spell a C major chord.

C, E, G

100

Why is it important to listen to music?

Inspiration. Developing a musical palate. Supporting the music industry. It can keep you sane. Expression.

100

Demonstrate or describe proper technique for holding your drumsticks.

Grip with index finger and thumb, remaining three fingers serve as a guide.

100

How do I find C?

C is one note below the pairs of black keys.

100

What car brand is known for these iconic models: Beetle and Westfalia.

Volkswagen

200

Play or Spell a C minor chord.

C, Eb, G

200

What genre is the group, Snarky Puppy, most known for?

Funk

200

How do we control volume while playing snare?

Stick height.

200

How many sharps(black keys) are in a G scale?

One
200

What is one use that a walrus has for it's tusks?

Breaking holes in the ice.

300

Play or spell a Gm (G minor) chord.

G, Bb, D

300

What instrument is the artist, Lizzo, known to be wicked good at playing?

Flute

300

What the heck is a flam?

Its a snare drum rudiment. More specifically: it's a strike with a "ghost note" in front of it.

300

What scale degrees make up a triad? (numbers)

One, Three, Five

300

Where is the beloved cafe, Bagel Central, located?

Downtown Bangor

400

Play or spell a C chord in 2nd inversion.

G, C, E

400

Name three kinds of performers you might see in a DCI performance.

Brass, Drumline, Auxiliary Percussion, Dancers, ect.

400

What is a paradiddle?

It's a rudiment that follows the sticking pattern: RLRR LRLL.

400

Why are chord inversions helpful when playing piano?

With inversions, you don't need to shift your hand position as often.

400

What does the word "phrygian" pertain to?

Its a mode! In other words, it's a kind of scale you might use.

500

Play or spell the fifth chord(V) in the key of C in 1st inversion.

B, D, G

500

Give me two examples of how you can convey emotion in music. (Jacob Collier video.)

Example: Lower octaves convey anger.

500

What could be good sticking for this measure?

R RL RL RLRL R

500

If I ask you to play the fourth chord(IV) in the key of C, what three notes would you play?

F, A, C

500

What is a red riot?

I actually don't know I'm asking you.