orchestra Flashcards
How many sharps and/or flats in…
C Major 0
G Major 1
D Major 2
A Major 3
a minor 0
e minor 1
b minor 2
What notes are sharp/flat in…
C Major NONE
G Major F
D Major F, C
A Major F, C, G
a minor NONE
e minor F
b minor F, C
What is an example of an exercise you can use to develop your vibrato?
Slow, controlled movements of the finger while maintaining contact with the string
In compound meter, the top number of the time signature is usually divisible by _______
3
In simple meter, each beat is divided in _______
2
Define mixed meter:
Alternating between different meters within a piece
What should you focus on when playing a section where you do NOT have the melody?
Keeping a steady rhythm and blending with the melody
How can you create effective phrasing in your music?
Following the contour of the melody and using dynamic contrast and articulation
Which part of the arm is primarily responsible for initiating arm vibrato?
Elbow
When practicing vibrato, which tempo should be used initially?
Very slow, to maintain control and consistency
How does the vibrato motion affect the pitch of a note?
It raises and lowers the pitch of the note
What is the primary goal of vibrato in musical performance?
To add warmth and expressiveness to the tone
Which finger joints should be flexible during vibrato?
The first and second joints of the finger
How can a student know that they are ready to learn vibrato
After they have mastered basic intonation, perfect playing position, and bow control
What are some elements of good ensemble skills?
Breathing together, non-verbal communication, moving together, breathing together
What is the purpose of fine tuners on a string instrument?
To make small adjustments in pitch
When tuning by matching pitch with another instrument, what should you listen for?
Listening for a “wave” or “beating” sound in the pitch, for the sounds to sync up
What can you use as a reference for intonation when shifting into different positions?
The sound of the note in first position, or the open strings
What happens when your finger is placed slightly too high or too low on the string?
The note becomes sharp or flat
What is the purpose of a key signature?
To show which notes are to be played sharp or flat throughout the piece
What two sets of natural notes are a half step apart?
E&F and B&C
What is the order of whole (W) and half (H) steps in a Major Scale?
WWHWWWH
What is the correct order of SHARPS?
F, C, G, D, A, E, B (Father Charles Goes Down and Ends Battle)
marcato vs. sfranzo
both are strong accent, since sfranzo starts with an s it is a sudden strong accent
