Brass
How do you correctly use brass instruments to produce sound?
Lips buzz or vibrate into a metal mouthpiece
Basically, how do you produce sound on a percussion instrument?
Hit or strike something to make the desired sound
What period letter do we meet during on Day 3?
Period E
Which brass instrument doesn't have keys or valves?
Trombone
What series of percussion instruments change pitch with a pedal?
Timpani (or Kettle Drum)
Which clarinet needs a support on the bottom, in order to rest on the floor?
Which string instrument has 6 strings?
Guitar.
Which brass instrument has the smallest mouthpiece?
French Horn
Name one of the 'mallet' instruments we mentioned in class.
Xylophone, Vibraphone
Which type of saxophone did we show around in class?
Alto Saxophone
Which band poster in the room has a violin player in the group?
Dave Matthews Band
Which brass instrument do you need to sit to play?
Tuba
Which drum has wires on the bottom to produce different sounds?
Snare Drum
Name one string instrument NOT found in traditional orchestra.
Guitar, Ukelele, Mandolin
Which instrument has holes you need to cover, instead of buttons to press?
Clarinet
Ms. Orcutt played two different types of songs. What were they?
Violin and Fiddle
What is the name of the 'marching tuba' that wraps around your body?
Sousaphone
During what time period was the drum set invented?
Early 1900's
Name one of the 'double reed' instruments.
Oboe or Bassoon
What do you have to do to the gong before playing it?
Warm it up by tapping around the edge