Notes on the Staff
Which note is on the second line of the treble clef staff?
G
Name one non-pitched ORFF instrument.
Remember: "un-pitched" means the instrument can only create one single note/pitch.
There are many non-pitched ORFF instruments including shakers, cow-bell, claves, wood-block, hand-drums, etc.
Name three parts of the drum that you can play to create different sounds.
1. Top/Head
2. Rim
3. Stick Click
*You can also play the sides*
What note is only 1 beat long?
Quarter-note
Look at the rhythm (teacher will draw it) and identify which parts of the drum the rhythm needs to be played on.
Teacher will decide if the correct parts are identified.
What word does the space notes on a treble clef staff spell?
Hint: Everyone has one!
FACE
Name one pitched ORFF instrument.
Remember: "pitched means the instrument can create more than one note/pitch.
There are many pitched ORFF instruments, but the primary ones are xylophones, metallophones, and bongos.
Note: Bongo drums have two pitches.
What do you need to lift to create the "bass drum" sound?
How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight.
Which part of the drum is notated by an "X" on the staff?
What phrase can you say to help you remember the line notes on the treble clef staff?
Every Good Boy Does Fine
or
Every Good Boat Does Float
True or False: An ORFF song is made up of many instruments playing different rhythm patterns, in time, together with others.
True.
Name one song we learned to play on the bucket drums?
We learned the following songs:
1. Rock Around the Clock
2. Sweet Home Alabama
3. I Feel Good (I Got You)
4. Shake it Off
What note is 2 beats long?
A half-note
Look at the rhythm pattern (teacher will draw or show it) and tell the class how many measures long it is.
What note is located on the fifth line of the treble clef staff?
F
Which type of ORFF instrument gives you higher pitches?
A. Alto
B. Soprano
C. Bass
B. Soprano
What is one thing you can do to sound good and keep better time?
1. Keep your sticks close to the bucket and try to not lift your arms in the air.
2. Play gently with control
*either answer will be considered correct
How many pairs of wings do bees have?
Two.
Look at the rhythm pattern (teacher will draw or show it) and play it on a bucket drum.
Teacher will decide if the rhythm pattern played is correct.
Name a note located below the treble clef staff.
D, C, or B
True or False: An ORFF song cannot have more than four instruments.
False. An ORFF song can have as many instruments as the song needs.
Where should you keep your eyes when you are playing?
On your sheet music.
How many colors are in a rainbow?
Seven.
Look at the rhythm pattern (teacher will draw or show it) and play it on a bucket drum.
Teacher will decide if the rhythm pattern played is correct.