Simple Theory
What is the first syllable of our solfege scale?
Do
This film composer created the iconic scores for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter.
John Williams
This instrument has black and white keys and is used in classical, jazz, and pop music.
Piano
This artist broke records with hits like Shake It Off and Blank Space and recently re-recorded her old albums.
Taylor Swift
"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?"
"Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality."
(Song: "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen)
What are the letters we use in our music alphabet?
A,B,C,D,E,F,G
Lin-Manuel Miranda
You hit this instrument with sticks, and it's essential in both rock bands and school bands.
Drums
He’s known for Sorry, and Baby — and was discovered on YouTube as a teen.
Justin Bieber
"It's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do..."
"...hey, baby, I think I wanna marry you."
(Song: "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars)
Forte
This German composer became deaf later in life but still wrote masterpieces like his 9th Symphony.
Beethoven
This brass instrument typically has three valves and is often heard playing the melody in marching bands.
This British singer is known for Shape of You and Perfect.
Ed Sheeran
"I’m a survivor, I’m not gon' give up..."
"...I'm not gon' stop, I'm gonna work harder."
(Song: "Survivor" by Destiny's Child)
What are the two things that a time signature tells us?
The beats per measure and what note gets the beat
This composer wrote "The Magic Flute", died very young at 35 years old but is still seen as one of the greatest composers of all time.
Mozart
This string instrument is held under the chin and played with a bow, it is also called a fiddle.
Violin
Known for her powerhouse vocals, she released Rolling in the Deep and Hello.
Adele
"Popular! I know about popular And with an assist from me To be who you'll be"
"Instead of dreary who you were"
(Song: Popular from Wicked)
Key signatures can be made up of 2 different music elements, what are they?
Sharps or Flats
He created the unforgettable scores for The Lion King, Inception, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Hans Zimmer
This curved woodwind instrument is often featured in jazz music and has a smooth, cool sound.
Saxophone
This "Toxic" singer became a pop sensation in the early 2000s, known for her hit ...Baby One More Time.
Brittny Spears
"Take on me, take me on..."
"...I'll be gone in a day or two."
(Song: "Take On Me" by A-ha)