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Notes on the Staff
What Rhythm?
Wild Questions
The Uke
100

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*

100

Which note is on the second line of the treble clef staff?

G

100

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.

100

What note is only 1 beat long?

Quarter-note

100

Name the four ukulele strings from 4th to 1st. 

G, C, E, A 

Remember: Giant Cats Eat Apples! 

200

What do you need to lift to create the "bass drum" sound?

A foot.

200

What word does the space notes on a treble clef staff spell?

FACE

200

Which part of the drum is notated by an "X" on the staff?

Stick-click

200

How many planets are in our solar system?

Eight.

200

1 + 3 = ?

C

300

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

300

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

300

Look at the rhythm pattern (teacher will draw or show it) and tell the class how many measures long it is.

The answer will depend upon what the teacher shows.

300

What note is 2 beats long?

A half-note. 

300

2 + 1 = ?

F

400

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

400

What note is located on the fifth line of the treble clef staff?

F

400

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.

400

How many pairs of wings do bees have?

Two.

400

2 + 3 = ?

G

500

Where should you keep your eyes when you are playing?

On your sheet music.

500

Name a note located below the treble clef staff.

D, C, or B

500

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.

500

How many colors are in a rainbow?

Seven.

500

1 + 1 = ?

B