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Section 4 (Drum Majoring) - Basic Mace, Verbal and Supplemental Commands/Signals/Execution Flashcards

1
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how should commands be

A

assertive and direct

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2
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non verbal commands are generally given with

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the mace

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what is the exception to the mace giving non verbal commands

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the hands can give instrument up and down

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how many types of commands are there

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preparatory, execution, combined, and supplemental

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5
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what is a preparatory command?

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indicates the movement to be made and can indicate the direction of the movement.

example: forward march. the prep is forward

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what is the execution command?

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the command of execution causes the desired movement to happen

example: left turn, march
the command of execution is march

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what is the combined command?

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the combined command the prep command and the command of execution are combined

example: at ease, rest, fall in, fall out

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what is the supplemental command?

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commands that cause the component units to act individually

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9
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what does good verbal command technique do?

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ensures that all band members can understand their movements and responsibilities

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what is the number 1 technique when giving a command

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  1. stand at the position of attention
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11
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what do drum majors do when they give the command facing away from the band

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they will always turn their heads over their shoulder

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12
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how are consonants pronounced at the end of each word

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consonants are emphasized.

sharp accents for example Ah Ten Hut

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13
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how are commands of execution different from other commands

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they are sounded with a short and accented manner because they emphasis movement

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14
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command are divided by syllables and pauses

give three examples

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ah-ten-hut
for-ward pause march
right pause face

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the preparatory command of turn counter marches and concert formation are stated as?

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rightturn pause march
leftturn pause march
marktime pause march
countermarch pause march
concertformation pause march
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16
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when band is given to call attention to the unit what is that

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not a prep or supplemental command

it is verbally alert for the band to ready itself for a command

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17
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what was the drum majors role on the battlefield

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the DM’s role was one of leadership and tatics

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18
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what is the drum majors role of today

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aware and knowledge of every detail in a military ceremony. as well as the orders and regulations that provide rules on the performance of ceremonies and drill movements

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19
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what is large top of mace called?

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the ball

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20
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what is the long portion of the mace

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staff

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21
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what is running along the staff

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chain

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22
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what is the tip of staff by the ground

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ferrule

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23
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what are the primary functions of the mace

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tempo, execution of band formations, and instrument manual

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24
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can verbal and mace commands be given at the same time

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no

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25
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what positions do you have to be in to give a mace command

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the position of attention or on the march

never at a position of rest

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26
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when executing mace signals where is the free arm?

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locked to the side

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27
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what should the mace symbol coincide with

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the last bar of a cadence to improve quality of movements

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where should the mace remain when executing commands

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in the imaginary vertical plane in front of the body

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29
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when executing a forward march without a cadence or tap how is the command given

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by voice

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30
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what is attention with the mace

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  1. grasp the mace with the right hand just below the ball.
  2. right arm held out and slightly bent at the elbow
  3. place the ferrule on line with and touching the toe of the right shoe
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31
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what is the alternate attention

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only difference is the ferrule is perpendicular to the deck

32
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what is parade rest for the drum major

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position of rest and is executed while halted at attention

33
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two counts of parade rest

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  1. at the same time the left foot moves, move the mace to the front of the body. left hand placed over right
  2. lower the ferrule to rest on the ground centered between the feet
34
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what is the alternate for parade rest

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one count the ferrule remains in place on the deck

35
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what is the carry

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used to carry the mace while marching or when conducting the band when halted at attention. executed at attention or marching

36
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what are the two counts of the carry

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  1. move the ball in an arc across the chest with the right hand. the ball should be visible over the left shoulder. grasp the mace with the left hand
  2. return the right thumb along the trouser seam
37
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the carry can also be executed how and whats it called

A

right hand. the ball of the mace should be visible over the right shoulder and the staff in a diagonal position in front of the body. this is called the right carry

38
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what is a mace salute

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form of greeting and recognition exchanged by the DM. executed from the carry while halted at attention or marching. this is a one count movement

39
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when executing the mace salute what prep movement should you do and why

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turn the head and eyes smartly to the right as the right hand is brought to a salute. to alert the conductor to execute and terminate the salute

40
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when the reviewing stand is on the left what do you do with your head and eyes

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look to the front

41
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what is the spin

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the spin alerts the band of an upcoming signal. it is executed at attention or marching

42
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how many revolutions should you do and why

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one revolution per count.

if its rushed it detracts from the dignity of a military band

43
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what is the procedure for the spin

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ready the mace
hold the mace in the right hand and raise the ball to eye level
at the same time raise the left hand to the waist level palm up and place the mace between the thumb and forefinger.
release the mace with the right hand and allow the mace to rotate clockwise.
at the conclusion of the spin, the right hand grasps the mace as required for the next signal

44
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on what foot does the spin start

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begins and ends on the left foot

45
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what is the roll of

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this signal alerts the wind instruments to prepare to play. it is executed at attention or marching

46
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what is the ready the mace for the roll off

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ready the mace:
spin and bring the mace to your right side
grasp the ferrule with the right hand, the right arm is extended

47
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what is count one of the roll off

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count one:
on the downbeat of measure five of the cadence, raise the mace vertically and to the right. at the same time, release the mace with the left hand and return the thumb along the trouser seam

48
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what are counts two and three of the roll off

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on beat two of the seventh measure of the cadence, the mace is slightly raised.
this serves as a prep movement for the percussion section to cease playing the cadence when roll off is to be performed

49
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what is the fourth count of the roll off

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on the downbeat of the 8th measure, sharply lower the mace.
if required to play roll off the percussion section cuts the cadence and plays roll off beginning on the next downbeat.
this is the signal of execution.

50
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what is the instruments up

A

this signal brings the instruments to prepare to play.
it is executed from the carry while halted at attention or marching. when marching it is executed in conjunction with the roll off signal

51
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how do you do ready the mace on instruments up

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ready the mace: execute the spin until the mace is in front of the body both hands grasping. slightly raise the mace beat one before count one. when marching, this occurs as the right foot strikes the deck. this serves as a preparatory movement and ensures maximum response from the musicians on count one

52
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what do you do on count one of instruments up:

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sharply thrust the mace down across the body. instruments move from carry to the ready. on the next beat, slightly lower the mace. when marching, this occurs as the right foot strikes the deck. instruments remain at the ready. this serves as a preparatory movement and ensure maximum response from the musicians on count two.

53
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what do you do on count two of instruments up

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sharply thrust the mace up and to the right. at the same time, release the mace with the left hand and return the thumb along the trouser seam

54
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during the drum cadence the instruments up happen on what bars

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the fifth and sixth

the first two bars of the roll off

55
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what is the cadence mace

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a signal that establishes proper tempo while the band is marching. only executed on the march. ictus on one. left arm swings in an exaggerated fashion.
two counts.

56
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whaat does the cease play (winds only)

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alerts winds to stop playing. executed at attention or march. coincides with the last eight counts of music. percussionist keep playing

57
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cease play winds only steps

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ready: 5 to 8 bars before execute spin
one: on downbeat raise mace vertically
two: thrust mace up at 45 keeping ball over your head
three: silent
four: bring the mace back to the front of the body left hand may remain at the side or cupped over right

58
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when the full band cease play end while on the march what continues

A

the snare tap

59
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what signals the full band cease play

A

both arms out on count two

60
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what signals honors on the march

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at attention or marching

move the ball of the mace in a small circular motion above the head

61
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how to execute a forward march?

A

execute spin stop the mace with the ferrule up or parallel to the deck with the ferrule to the left.
count one: mace up in one hand
count two: pull the ferrule forward perpendicular to the ground

62
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difference between the forward march and alternate forward march

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on count one the mace is lowered 6 inches

63
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what does a counter march do

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reverses the bands line of march

64
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what is the mark time

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signal causes the band to march in place at quick time. it is executed facing the band while marching

65
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mark time steps

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ready: spin ball to the right parallel to the deck
1: raise mace keeping it parallel
2: lower the mace with both arms fully extended. prep signal
3: raise the mace, keeping it parallel to the deck. arms extended above head execution signal

66
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does the drum major halt while the band executes the mark time

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yes

67
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what does the halt do

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stops all marching

68
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how is the halt executed

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on beat three of the mark time

beat four lower the mace until its parallel to the deck arms fully extended

69
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what is left turn and how to do it

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ready: spin catch ball with right hand parallel to deck
1: move the mace to the right as the as the right foot hits the deck. prep
2: thrust the mace to the left as the left foot hits the deck. execution
lower mace below eye level and left flank

70
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explain the right turn

A

opposite of left turn

71
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what does concert formation do

A

puts the band in concert formation while they are at attention or mark time

ready: up
1: down
2: way up
3: left then right
4: center body

72
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what does a segue cut do any what is it done like

A

cuts the band from one march immediately into and another. same as wind cease play

73
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what is a turn about

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used to about face the drum major

at attention or on the march

74
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what is a gate turn

A

signals gate turn

75
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what is the mace walk

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embellishment to the carry

executed at quick time

76
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what is the mace walk slow

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same as mace walk but slowly executed in 12(compound) or 16(simple) beats

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