Tuning

If your instrument is Sharp what does that mean?

• The pitch is too low

• The pitch is too high

If your instrument is Falt what does that mean?

• The pitch is too low

• The pitch is too high

Which instruments have a tuning slide?

• Woodwinds

• Brass

• Percussion

Which instruments tune at the top near the mouthpiece?

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Percussion

What do you use to tune your instrument?

• Metronome

• Reed

• Tuner

• Scale

What concert pitch do we tune to in Band?

• C

• A

• B Flat

• G

When I am sharp I should....

• Pull out

• push in

When I am flat I should....

• Pull out

• push in

Check the things from the list that may affect the tunning of your instrument.

• The temperature of the room

• The time of day

• Your embouchure

• The way you hold your instrument

• The way you are sitting

When you hear fast wavering when you play your instrument that means you are....

• In Tune

• Flat

• Sharp