The key of D Major has 2 sharps which are

The key of A Major has 3 sharps which are

The key of F Major has 1 flat which is

How is the key of C Major different from the other Major keys? Hint: Think of how a piano keyboard is laid out

A sharp raises or lowers a pitch?

When you make a note sharp, do you move your left hand finger toward the bridge or the Tuning Pegs?

A flat raises or lowers a pitch?

When you make a note flat, do you move your left hand finger toward the bridge or the tuning pegs

A natural sign is used to cancel a:

The tempo marking Andante means

The tempo marking Moderato means

The tempo marking, Allegro means

The tempo marking, Largo means

In music, a ritard (ritardando) means to:

In 4/4 time signature, How many beats does a dotted half note get?

In 4/4 time signature, How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?

What instrument (s) in the string orchestra reads music written in the treble or G clef?

What instrument (s) in the string orchestra reads music written in the alto or C clef?

What instrument (s) in the string orchestra reads music written in the bass or F clef?

Which of the following is an example of a down bow sign?

Which of the following is an example of an up bow sign?

Which of the following is an example of an accent mark?

Legato means to play notes:

Staccato means to play notes:

Quarter notes are counted:

Eighth notes are counted:

Sixteenth notes are counted:

In 4/4, How many beats are in a measure?

In 3/4, How many beats are in a measure?

In 2/4, How many beats are in a measure?

What does an accent mark tell you to do?

In 4/4 a half rest gets how many beats?

In 4/4 a whole rest gets how many beats?

In 4/4 a quarter rest gets how many beats?

In 4/4 a whole note gets how many beats?

in 4/4 a half note gets how many beats?

In 4/4 a quarter note gets how many beats?

A crescendo means to gradually play

A decrescendo or diminuendo means to gradually play

Forte (f) means to play

Mezzo forte means to play:

Piano means to play

If the note that you're tuning sounds flat (below the pitch) do you need to carefully tighten or loosen the string?

If the note that you're tuning sounds sharp (above the pitch) do you need to carefully tighten or loosen the string?

Name two ways to play a crescendo on your instrument:

Name two ways to play a decrescendo or diminuendo on your instrument

Is the bridge on your instrument held down by glue, string pressure or both?

Inside your instrument is a stick that runs from the top to the back of the instrument and greatly amplifies the sound. What is it called?

Inside your instrument, under your lowest string, glued to the underside of the top is a long, thin piece of wood that is there to reinforce the top. It is called the:

In the winter, the lack of humidity cause the pores in the wood of your instrument to:

In the warmer seasons, the presence of humidity causes the pores in the wood of your instrument to:

What item should you always have in your music folder to make any marks in your music (Don't say a pen)

Why wouldn't you use a pen to make marks in your music?

For most playing, should your left hand fingers be standing up on their tips or laying down flat when playing notes on the fingerboard?

When holding your bow, should your right hand thumb be bent or straight?

Should violinists and violists hold their instrument on their shoulder (a big wide area) or in front on their collarbone (a very thin)

Should cellists and bassists have their left hand thumb behind the neck (across from their 2nd finger) or wrapped around the neck?

Having good posture and holding your instrument in the proper position helps with which of the following (Please read all of the answers):

When you are done playing you should:

If you loosen your bow when you are done playing, the hair on your bow should last for years:

Rosin only needs to be lightly scratched when it is brand new because once you wear through the shiny layer, it's all rosin underneath.

If you are looking for something to lightly scratch the surface of your rosin to wear through the shiny coating, but not damage or weaken the rosin, you should use:

If you only scratch your rosin in the beginning and you are careful not to drop it, it should last for years.

In any team situation (ie. music, sports), the strength, effort, and contribution of each individual determines the degree of success of that group.

As far as your personal success goes, Your attitude and effort determines how successful you will be at something. In other words: "Your attitude determines your altitude".

Planning ahead with an agenda or calendar is a good idea to keep your schedule of homework and activities running smoothly.

People will respect you if you plan ahead, stay organized, and contribute to the team.

Other students will respect you if you respect their time and efforts during class.

Being prepared for each rehearsal with your instrument and music and participating in class shows others that you want to contribute to the success of the group/team and that you respect their time.

Rehearsing music in a large group like orchestra, band , or chorus requires a lot more patience than rehearsing in a small group.

Middle school, growing up, and life at any age isn't always easy, but it's a lot easier if we are all working together to tackle the situations on the same side rather than on

opposite sides.

No matter how much you know, there is always more to learn.

Playing music is something you can develop and share with others for your entire life.

Once you've learned how to play one instrument, the next one is easier to learn.

The musical concepts (note reading, rhythms, dynamics, etc.) that you learn on your first/main instrument can be applied to other instruments as you learn them.