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Recorder Fundamentals Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which specific family of musical instruments does the recorder belong to?

a)

Brass Family

b)

Percussion Family

c)

Woodwind Family

d)

String Family

2.

When playing the recorder, which hand should always be placed on the top holes?

a)

The Right Hand

b)

The Left Hand

c)

Both hands at the same time

d)

Whichever hand feels more comfortable

3.

To play the note 'B,' which two holes must be completely covered?

a)

The front top hole and the back thumb hole

b)

Only the back thumb hole

c)

The bottom two holes

d)

All the holes on the recorder

4.

What is the correct 'posture' for playing the recorder while sitting?

a)

Leaning back with legs crossed

b)

Slouching forward to see the music

c)

Sitting tall on the edge of the chair with feet flat

d)

Standing on one foot for balance

5.

Which part of the finger should be used to cover the recorder holes to prevent air leaks?

a)

The very tips of the fingers

b)

The fingernails

c)

The flat, fleshy pads of the fingers

d)

The side of the thumb

6.

How should you blow air into the recorder to produce a clear, pleasant tone?

a)

Blow as hard as possible

b)

Use a soft, steady 'whisper' of air

c)

Puff your cheeks out like a balloon

d)

Blow in short, aggressive bursts

7.

What syllable does the instructor recommend using with your tongue to start a note?

a)

La

b)

Ho

c)

Du or Too

d)

Ma

8.

On a musical staff, how many lines and spaces are there?

a)

3 lines and 2 spaces

b)

5 lines and 4 spaces

c)

6 lines and 5 spaces

d)

10 lines and 10 spaces

9.

What is the name of the symbol found at the beginning of the recorder music staff?

a)

Bass Clef

b)

Treble Clef

c)

Alto Clef

d)

Repeat Sign

10.

When reading the music staff, the note 'B' is located on which line?

a)

The bottom line

b)

The top line

c)

The middle (3rd) line

d)

The 4th space

11.

What does a 'Quarter Rest' indicate in a piece of music?

a)

Play the note very loudly

b)

One beat of silence or no sound

c)

Speed up the tempo

d)

Play four notes at once

12.

In the 'Hot Cross Buns' exercise, how many different notes are used?

a)

Only one note

b)

Three notes (B, A, and G)

c)

Seven notes

d)

Every note on the recorder

13.

Which organization provides this 'A.M.P' (Art, Music, PE) curriculum?

a)

National Arts Council

b)

Global Music Academy

c)

Oberle A.M.P Program

d)

Public School Music Dept.

14.

What is the 'Rule of Thumb' mentioned for checking if you are covering holes correctly?

a)

If your fingers hurt, you are doing it right

b)

Look for 'recorder circles' or indentations on your fingertips

c)

If you hear a squeak, blow harder

d)

Always keep your thumb off the back hole

15.

Extra Credit: After 17:03, the instructor demonstrates a larger version of the recorder. What is the name of this lower-pitched instrument?

a)

Sopranino Recorder

b)

Alto Recorder

c)

Tenor Recorder

d)

Bass Recorder

16.

Extra Credit: During his final demonstration, the instructor emphasizes that to move from the note 'B' to 'A,' you must add which finger?

a)

The middle finger of the left hand

b)

The pinky finger of the right hand

c)

The index finger of the right hand

d)

The thumb of the right hand