Beginning Band (Before instruments)

What is posture in band?

• The way you breathe

• The way you sit

• The way you stand

• The way you move

What is NOT a characteristic of posture?

• Feet crossed

• Back Straight and tall

• Sitting on the edge of the chair

• Feet flat on the floor

How many letters are in the musical alphabet?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What are the letters in the musical alphabet?

• ABCDEFGH

• ABCDEFG

• ABCDEF

• FACE

Music is written on a ______________

• Note

• Staff

• Rhythm

• Paper

How many lines are on a staff?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

How many spaces are on a staff?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

When numbering the lines and spaces on the staff, you must start from the bottom to the top.

• True

• False

When breathing in, you should raise your shoulders and breath from your chest.

• True

• False

If you play a brass instrument, you will "buzz" your lips.

• True

• False