Posture & Breathing
When standing to sing in a choir, what is the best position for your feet?
C) Shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly in front of the other
Why do singers perform vocal warm-ups before singing?
B) To increase blood flow, stretch the vocal muscles, and prevent injury
What are the 4 standard voice parts in singing?
D) Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
In common time signatures like 4/4 time, how many beats does a quarter note receive?
B) 1 beat
Which state is Mr. Ruberg from?
Which of the following best describes the correct positioning of your knees while singing?
B) Relaxed and slightly unlocked
What is the most common sign that you might be straining your voice or developing vocal fatigue?
C) Hoarseness, scratchiness, or the feeling that you need to clear your throat constantly
Which voice type(s) typically read music in the Bass Clef?
B) Baritone, and Bass
How many beats does a single eighth note receive in 4/4 time?
B) 1/2 beat
A) Florida
What is the term for the steady control of your breath while singing a long, sustained note?
A) Breath support (or Appoggio)
If you are experiencing vocal strain or losing your voice, what is the best "cure"?
B) Vocal rest (avoiding speaking or singing)
In the solfege scale (Do, Re, Mi...), which syllable represents the very first and eighth note of a major scale?
B) Do
What does the top number mean in a Time Signature?
A) How many beats are in a measure
Which state is Mr. Bellah from?
C) California
When you take a proper breath for singing, where should you feel the most expansion?
B) In your stomach, sides, and lower back
When transitioning to higher pitches in your vocal range, what change occurs within the vocal folds/cords?
A) They elongate and become thinner to vibrate at a faster frequency.
How many vocal registers are typically associated with singing?
A) 3. Chest voice, Mixed Voice and Head Voice
How can you visually distinguish a half rest from a whole rest?
A) A half rest sits on a line like a top hat, while a whole rest hangs from a line like a block
When people sing together in a choir, what else synchronizes?
B) Their heartbeats. As breathing becomes regular and uniform, heart rates physically lock together.
What is the best way to avoid making a loud gasping sound when taking a breath?
C) Inhale through a slightly opened, relaxed mouth, as if gently sighing
Which organ connects the throat to the windpipe? It helps you breathe, make sounds by holding your vocal cords, and stop food from going into your lungs.
D) Larynx
What is the highest male voice part?
B) Countertenor
What does the bottom number mean in a Time Signature?
D) What note gets one beat
The largest recorded choir consisted of how many people singing in unison in India?
A) 121,440