LH Technique
Where should your thumb go?
Chins: On the star
Pins: Behind 2nd finger
What part of the arm is the hinge?
The Elbow
What do you put on your bow to help it grip the strings?
Rosin
How many beats is a quarter note worth?
1 beat
Which instrument is the largest in the orchestra string family?
Double bass
Cellos should have this type of hand frame
Coke can hand
Fill in the blank: To play with a good sound, you need to stay on your ___ __________.
Bow Highway
When should you loosen your bow hair?
After you are done playing
How many beats is a half note worth?
2 beats
What should you never do while the teacher is talking?
Play your instrument
What part of your finger should make contact with the string?
The tip
Name three points of a good bow hold:
Bent thumb, leaning on index, do/don't drown the baby, relaxed hand, fingers in the water
How should you store your instrument when not playing?
In the case
What type of note gets 1 beat in 4/4 time?
Quarter note
Finish this sentence: "Is your thumb.....?"
Bent
Violins and violas need to have a "wrist _____"
Twist
What other part of your arm BESIDES the elbow moves while bowing?
Wrist
What should you never do when walking near a cello or a bass?
Step over it
How many beats are in a 4/4 measure?
4 beats
This instrument is the oldest in the string family
Viola
What part of your body should be in a "neutral position", or not bending one direction or the other?
Wrist
What does PAWS stand for when bowing?
Placement
Angle
Weight
Speed
What happens if you leave your instrument in a hot car?
It can warp, crack, or melt the glue!
What does a dot after a note mean?
Add half the note’s value
This type of instrument has two types of bows:
Double Bass