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Worksheets2 Mallet Technique Pt. 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
The correct beating spot on the keyboard is...
node (above the string)
edges
halfway between edge and center
center of the bar
Cierto o Falso? No wasted motion is created by a piston stroke.
Cierto (true)
Falso (false)
Wrist velocity (speed) to execute a piston stroke is typically
quick
slow
The general stroke we use within the mallet ensemble is called
piston
float
down
legato
Relaxed, smooth, and connected are all terms to describe what stroke type?
legato
staccato
pison
float
In regards to the legato stroke, the wrist creates a constant full range of motion to generate a very (a) looking/sounding stroke. *Hint* organic is a synonym
Whole notes & half notes are executed by utilizing what stroke type?
piston
float
legato
whatever you want!
In the "float", the initial down stroke is the same, but the recovery is (a) on the upstroke
True or False? While using the float stroke, the movement is lead by the mallet head (not the wrist!)
True
False
True or False? When using the float stroke, a common mistake includes pushing forward with the mallets.
True
False