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
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
What texture has several melodies?
Polyphonic
What does homophonic mean?
It is a texture with a melody line and harmony beneath
What song should you use for determining a M6?
Po Karekare Ana
What song should you use for determining a m6?
Greensleeves
What song should you use for determining a P5?
Star Wars
What song should you use for determining a M2?
Happy Birthday
What song should you use for determining a M3?
Surprise Symphony Haydn
