Musical Terms
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True or False:
Playing with more weight in the bow will produce a softer sound.
False
How many beats is in a quarter note?
What is the one thing that you can do to produce a better sound quality?
use more bo
How tall is Mr. Nguyen
6'2
What do you do in the bow when you see the word Legato?
Play with a smooth and long bow
What part of the bow is the heaviest?
The frog
How many beats are in a half note?
2
Which hand is responsible for intonation when playing a string instrument?
Left Hand
What is Mr. Nguyen's favorite food?
Twizzlers in microwaved instant ramen with a kraft cheese single on top
What do you call the person that leads an orchestra?
The Conductor
What is the main difference between a cello bow hold and a violin/viola bow hold?
The pinky!
Are half notes slower or faster than 8th notes?
Slower
True or false: The fingers in both hands should be curved and the fingertips should be utilized for control.
Tru
Who is Mr. Nguyen's bias in ITZY?
Ryujin
What does the word Forte mean in music?
Loud
What will happen to the volume and quality of your sound if you use less bow?
It decreases.
True or false:
Four 8th notes fit into the span of One half note
True! Each 8th note is worth 1/2 a beat, so therefore 4 8th notes make 2 beats in a half note.
What is the one aspect of playing your instrument that people tend to forget about?
Posture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is Mr. Nguyen's favorite hobby?
Sleep
Is fortissimo louder or softer than fortississimo?
Loudererer
True or False:
The bow is responsible for all of the sound quality that you produce on the instrument.
True
How many many 16th notes go into one 8th note?
2
What is the one thing that Mr. Nguyen tells you to always make sure you are doing when you play your instrument?
ALWAYS make sure to play with a good sound quality!
How old is Mr. Nguyen?
25