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Snark Attack! How to tune your instrument with a Snark Tuner

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The first thing to do before attaching the Snark tuner is...
a)
Loosen up all of the fine tuners.
b)
Pluck the open strings to see if they are close to the correct pitch.
c)
Rosin the bow.
d)
Say the word "Snark" 3 times.
2.
In which direction should I turn the fine tuner if I want the pitch to be LOWER?
a)
To the right (clockwise).
b)
To the left (counter-clockwise).
3.
I know I am in tune when I see the color...
a)
Yellow
b)
Red
c)
Blue
d)
Green
4.
When I am finished with the tuner, I should...
a)
Clip it on the top of the music stand, with the dial facing away from me.
b)
Clip it on the music stand, with the dial facing me.
c)
Keep it attached to my instrument, so it's ready for next time.
d)
Clip it on the ledge, where I put my music.
5.
If we have to buy ONE tuner to replace one that breaks, it would cost approximately...
a)
$1
b)
$10
c)
$20
d)
$40
6.
After I am done tuning, I should...
a)
Talk to my friends
b)
Sit quietly and wait for instructions
c)
Open my Chromebook and check my grades.
d)
Begin "warming up" by playing scales and other music.
7.
Students aren't allowed to turn the pegs on instruments because...
a)
Mrs. Powers really likes to turn the pegs. 
b)
Pegs are difficult to turn, and strings can break easily.
c)
Students have to wait until high school to turn the pegs.
d)
Turning pegs is too much fun, and Orchestra is a serious business.