Rhythm
This note value contains 4 beats in 4/4 time
What is a whole note?
What college did he attend?
JMU (James Madison University)
The lowest instrument in the brass family.
What is the tuba?
Articulation marking telling the player not to separate or tongue the notes. (Looks like an arch over the notes)
What is a slur?
Name three pieces you have played this year. (Can be from spring, winter, or assessment concerts)
Answers will vary
The total number of eighth notes allowed in 1 measure of 3/4 time.
What is 6?
What was his Major in college?
Music Education
The flute belongs to this family of instruments
what is woodwinds?
Articulation marking telling the player to play the beginning of the note more aggressively
What is an accent?
Are there any woodwinds in drum corps (DCI)?
No (sorry woodwinds!)
This note value gets 4 beats in 4/4 time
What is whole note?
What is his main instrument?
Trumpet
The piano belongs to these groups of instruments.
What is string and percussion family?
Articulation marking telling the player to put space between the notes
What is staccato?
This tells you what flats or sharps are played throughout the piece.
What is a key signature?
How many beats is a dotted quarter note worth?
1 1/2 beats
Virginia Beach
This instrument requires a tremendous amount of air because so much air is wasted as the player's lips are the only resistance. (Think carefully)
What is the flute?
Articulation marking telling the player to play each note full value or smooth?
What is tenuto?
Describe the embouchure for a brass instrument
Answers will vary
The number of 16th notes that fit in 1 measure of 4/4
What is 16?
How old is Mr. T?
23
The highest pitched brass instrument in most middle school and high school bands.
What is the trumpet?
Articulation marking telling the player to play the beginning of the note more aggressively AND play the end of the note short.
What is a marcato?
How many flats do you add to make Ab major?
4