CHAMPS
Please show me the correct conversation level while teacher is talking?
zero
treat drums with _______
respect
False. He never charged for lessons
What do we do after we are done performing a song?
We bow together
Besides entertainment, name one thing drums were used for
Drums were first used to drive away evil spirits and pests that were harmful to crops, for military and communication
What do you do if you have a question?
Raise your hand
If there are drums in the classroom, what do we do at the beginning of class?
wait for instructions before playing
Lizst's performance in Berlin 1842 caused what to happen?
Lizstomania-super stardom
What do we do with our sticks when we are not playing?
Put them on the floor quietly, or hold them in rest position
What does kumi daiko mean?
ensemble style taiko playing
What is our taiko movement called?
kata
What does it mean if you can't see your sticks?
you are not playing correctly and you'll probably end up hitting someone with your sticks!
Lizst's fans were so crazy they did what?
wore his picture in a cameo, tried to cut locks off his hair, collected his cigarette butts, handkerchieves and gloves
After the end of a song we like, what do we do?
We can applaud (clap) or sign silent applause
describe kuchi shoga
"mouth song" or drumspeak-how we teach taiko, using words like DON and doko
always respect your ___
Ma (sticky space, or rest)
What should always be under our control?
our bachi/sticks
What happened the first time Franz was really sick?
a newspaper published his obituary
Who do we watch when we are playing?
the conductor or our instrument teacher
What does kiai or kakegoi do?
This is used to set the speed of the song, emphasize the space of time between notes or indicate how many repetitions are left
describe percussion popcorn
When the ensemble is not playing together/ not playing the same thing (it sounds like popping corn)
We can lean or sit on this part of the drum
Trick question: we NEVER lean on a drum!!!
Where did most of Lizst's money go?
Building funds, homeless shelter, hospitals and schools
When should we go to the bathroom when attending a performance?
Before or after the performance
What do you do if sensei says "kamae-te?"
Answer "Hai"