Band
What 4 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, String
When you enter the band room, what is the first thing you should do?
Set up chair, stand, and instrument and begin to warm up
Explain a repeat sign
a marking that has two dots and a line and indicates to repeat a section more than once.
What are three most important things to set in place when you play your instrument
Correct posture/ hand position, set your embouchure, Air
What is Mrs. Nothelle's main instrument?
The tuba
The euphonium/baritone belongs to which family of instruments?
brass
How do you know when the director is ready to start class?
She is standing at the front of the class, and she claps loudly and holds her hands up
Explain dynamic markings
markings that indicate louds/softs (ex. p, mf, f)
Name the technique that defines the beginning and seperation of a note for a woodwind or brass player.
Tonguing
What is one sport Mrs. Nothelle played in school?
Basketball, softball, and volleyball
What instrument family does the flute belong to?
The woodwind family
Who is allowed to touch/use any percussion equipment?
Only percussionists
Explain a crescendo
Gradually get louder in volume
How do you play softer on your instrument?
Use slower air (Not less air!), percussion uses shorter stick height
Finish this Mrs. Nothelle quote "Breathe together, _____ _____"
Play together
To maintain brass instruments, you should do what each week?
Oil Valves/Slide
When is it okay to make a bad or ugly sound on your instrument?
NEVER!
Explain a 1st and 2nd ending
1st time take the first ending, second time take the second ending
Name the technique that tells percussionists which stick to use
sticking
What does Mrs. Nothelle say/do everyday to begin class?
Claps hands then says, "Good afternoon 6th Graders"
In order to get better at anything in band you need to do what?
Practice
What behavior will assist the entire band to have a great rehearsal?
Focus and/or try your best to pay attention and participate throughout class.
Explain a key signature
At the very beginning of the music, and indicates what notes will be played flat, sharp, or natural (the key of the music)
What is the most important way to practice something you're struggling with?
Isolate the difficult bar(s), slow it down, use a metronome, repetition
How many brass instruments does Mrs. Nothelle know how to play?
All of them