Percussion Quiz

What should be the height of the snare drum when setting it up?

• At or slightly above waist level

• At or slightly below waist level

• At knee level

• At shoulder level

When playing the snare drum, where should you play in relation to the center?

• Directly in the center

• Slightly in front of center

• Slightly behind the center

• On the edge

What type of rolls should be used for marches?

• Closed rolls

• Open rolls

• Single stroke rolls

• Double stroke rolls

In natural sticking, which hand plays the large beats?

• Non-dominant hand

• Both hands

• Dominant hand

• Alternating hands

What does alternating sticking mean?

• Playing with both hands simultaneously

• Alternating right and left hands, regardless of rhythm

• Using only the dominant hand

• Using only the non-dominant hand

Which of the following is NOT considered a good concert stick?

• Any stick explicitly labeled for "concert or orchestral use"

• Any stick made by a reputable company

• Drum set sticks (5A, 7A, 2B, SD4, or similar models)

• Any stick made of wood

Which of the following is an example of a common rudiment?

• Triple stroke roll

• Single stroke roll

• Quadruple stroke roll

• Sextuple stroke roll

What should be avoided when choosing concert sticks?

• Sticks made by Vic Firth

• Sticks bought in a gift shop

• Sticks labeled for concert use

• Sticks made by Innovative Percussion