Early Rock and Roll
The 1960's
The 1970's
Name the note
How many beats
100

Which early Rock and Roll artist known for the song "That'll be the Day" died in a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa in 1959

Who is Buddy Holly

100

This building in Manhattan was home to one of the greatest collections of songwriting teams such as Goffin/King and Weill/Mann

What is the Brill Building

100

Singer-Songwriter who wrote "Natural Woman" and "You've Got a Friend", Brill Building Songwriter, and subject of Broadway show "Beautiful"

Who is Carole King

100

Name this note:


What is E

100


What is 1 beat

200

The DJ who coined the term "Rock and Roll"

Who is Alan Freed

200

This record company, started in Detroit by Berry Gordy gave the world The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and the Supremes

What is Motown

200

This piano playing singer was originally a singer/songwriter, but later was very influenced by glam. Wrote "Rocket-man"

Who is Elton John

200

Name this note


What is A

200


What are 2 beats

300

Artist who sang Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog, known as the King of Rock and Roll

Who is Elvis Presley

300

This Band from Liverpool, England performed on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964, sparking the British Invasion

What is The Beatles

300

This band featuring lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page, wrote "Black Dog" and "Stairway to Heaven"

Who was Led Zeppelin

300

Name this note in treble clef


What is C

300

How much are each of these two notes worth?


half of a beat

400

Artist whose real name was Richard Penniman, known for the song "Long Tall Sally"

Who is Little Richard

400

During the 60's, this record producer was responsible for creating songs that sounded huge by layering lots of percussion, strings, and guitars called the Wall of Sound

Who was Phil Spector

400

David Bowie and T-Rex were two artists known for what style of rock

What is Glam Rock

400

Which note in treble clef


What is F

400

how many beats of silence is this rest


4 beats of silence

500

Rock and Roll was originally a mix of Blues, Gospel, and _______________

What is Country?

500

This festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969 featured performances by The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

What is Woodstock

500

They are often considered one of the originators of this style of music  

What is Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal

500

Name this note in Treble Clef


What is G

500

How many beats are in a measure with this symbol in front of it


What is 3

600

This guitarist/singer was known for such hits as Johnny B. Goode and School Days.  He was also known for the "duck walk"

Who is Chuck Berry

600

This female artist was nick named "Queen of Soul", famous for her version of "Natural Woman" and "Respect"

Who is Aretha Franklin

600

This type of of music was a mixture of R&B, Jazz, and African rhythms.  

What is FUNK

600

Name this note in T.C.


What is A

600

What fraction of a beat is each note worth

1/4 of a beat