Directions Flashcards
What does ∏ indicate?
Down bow for string instruments
What does ⋁ indicate?
Up bow for string instruments
What does 5 / 12 mean?
Slide from fret 5 to fret 12 on a guitar
What does P mean?
7 ⁀ 5
Pull off: play with fingers on both frets then remove the finger on 7th fret
What does H mean?
5 ⁀ 7
Hammer on; play with a finger on the 5th fret then press the 7th fret without re-picking
What are the 6 notes on a guitar?
E, B, G, D, A, E
What does the lowest space of a percussion line indicate?
Kick or bass drum
What does tenuto _ mean?
Play note for its full value
What does accent > mean?
Play note with emphasis
How does slur affect the melody?
Played smoothly and if it is on a string instrument, it is often played on the same bowing
What does pizz. do?
Direction for string players: pick the strings with the finger instead of the bow
What does arco. mean?
Revert to using the bow after using pizz.
What does staccato . mean?
Play the note shortly and detached
For determining the key of a piece what should you do?
Look at the first and last note, check the key signature, check for accidentals
For determining the key of a piece what should you do?
Look at the first and last note, check the key signature, check for accidentals
