Violins
What is a violin's clef called?
Treble or G Clef
What is the name of the two holes on the front face of your instrument?
F holes
What is the lowest note possible on the cello?
C string
What is the average size of a bass?
3/4
Ms C. crashes out if you touch THIS part of the bow...
The bow hair
How are violins measured?
In fractions (1/4, 1/2, 3/4)
What are the two types of tuners on your instrument?
Fine Tuners and Peg Tuners
What is the swirl of wood called at the top of the cello?
The scroll
Who has the opposite strings of a bass?
Violin
What is the name of Ms.C's viola? SPELLED CORRECTLY
Viktor
What is the stick of wood inside the violin called?
Soundpost
What are the two differences between a viola and a violin?
Strings, and size (the viola is bigger)
What is the metal pole at the bottom of your instrument called?
Endpin
How many pounds of pressure does it take to hold the strings of the bass on the bridge?
200 lbs
How many siblings does Ms.C have?
4
What is the difference between a tied note and a slur?
Tied notes don't change pitch, Slurred notes change pitch
How do you play D sharp on the C string?
Low 2
What is Ms.C's least favorite string instrument to play?
Cello
What is the shaky hand thing Ms.C does called?
Vibrato
What food does Ms.C eat to keep her anxiety away?
Bananas!
What two materials are bow sticks made out of?
Wood and Carbon Fiber
What were violin, viola, cello, and bass strings ORIGINALLY made of?
Sheep and Cat Guts
How do you play an F natural on the D String?
2 Fingers
What famous bass player played upright and electric bass?
Les Claypool
On a professional level music test, Ms.C took to see what instrument her brain likes to listen to the most... What instrument did she get? (Hint: Not Viola)
Tuba and Bass