Elements of Music
A "Du" gets how many beats?
1
Using an instrument the correct way (i.e. not hitting someone with a ukulele) is an example of which of the 4B's?
Be safe OR Be respectful (take care of our materials)
Keeping your hands, feet, and materials to yourself is example of which of the 4Bs?
Be respectful OR Be Safe
This instrument has black and white keys.
Listening when others are speaking or performing is an example of which of the 4Bs?
Be respectful
If a "du" is a quarter note, a "DuTaDeTa" is sixteenth notes, what is a "DuDe?"
Eighth notes
Should we run in the music room?
No! Never!
When you have a question, need something from Miss Reeder, or want to answer a question, you should?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on before talking! (Unless you are about to throw up or are on fire).
This type of note tells you to be quiet/not to play.
A rest
Following directions the first time is an example of which of the 4Bs?
Be responsible
A sixteenth note (DuTaDeTa), makes 4 sounds, but is not worth 4 beats. How many beats does a DuTaDeTa get?
1 beat! (4 sounds)
When Miss Reeder is explaining something, what should you be doing?
Listening quietly!
What is the first thing you should do when you enter the music room?
WALK to your chair
This family of instruments make sound when you hit, shake, or scrape them.
Percussion
Actively participating in activities is an example of which of the 4Bs?
Be present!
What do dynamics tell us in music? (F or P under your music)
They tell us how loud or soft to play!
Sitting in your chair safely means what?
All 4 legs should be on the floor!
What does a proper line to leave look like? (3 parts!)
Quiet, facing forward, hands to yourself!
The five lines that notes live on is called the...
Staff
Using an appropriate volume (voice and when playing instruments) is an example of which of the 4Bs?
Be respectful
A clef (treble, bass, alto, etc.) tells us what?
The names of the notes on the staff!
The chairs; really, anything that is not the floor or another drumstick!
Where may Boomwhackers be hit?
On hands, legs, or floor. Never too hard!
The saxophone belongs in which instrument family?
Woodwind
Acting on instructions immediately is an example of which of the 4Bs?
Responsible!