Section 4 (Drum Majoring) - Basic Mace, Verbal and Supplemental Commands/Signals/Execution Flashcards
how should commands be
assertive and direct
non verbal commands are generally given with
the mace
what is the exception to the mace giving non verbal commands
the hands can give instrument up and down
how many types of commands are there
preparatory, execution, combined, and supplemental
what is a preparatory command?
indicates the movement to be made and can indicate the direction of the movement.
example: forward march. the prep is forward
what is the execution command?
the command of execution causes the desired movement to happen
example: left turn, march
the command of execution is march
what is the combined command?
the combined command the prep command and the command of execution are combined
example: at ease, rest, fall in, fall out
what is the supplemental command?
commands that cause the component units to act individually
what does good verbal command technique do?
ensures that all band members can understand their movements and responsibilities
what is the number 1 technique when giving a command
- stand at the position of attention
what do drum majors do when they give the command facing away from the band
they will always turn their heads over their shoulder
how are consonants pronounced at the end of each word
consonants are emphasized.
sharp accents for example Ah Ten Hut
how are commands of execution different from other commands
they are sounded with a short and accented manner because they emphasis movement
command are divided by syllables and pauses
give three examples
ah-ten-hut
for-ward pause march
right pause face
the preparatory command of turn counter marches and concert formation are stated as?
rightturn pause march leftturn pause march marktime pause march countermarch pause march concertformation pause march
when band is given to call attention to the unit what is that
not a prep or supplemental command
it is verbally alert for the band to ready itself for a command
what was the drum majors role on the battlefield
the DM’s role was one of leadership and tatics
what is the drum majors role of today
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
what is large top of mace called?
the ball
what is the long portion of the mace
staff
what is running along the staff
chain
what is the tip of staff by the ground
ferrule
what are the primary functions of the mace
tempo, execution of band formations, and instrument manual
can verbal and mace commands be given at the same time
no
what positions do you have to be in to give a mace command
the position of attention or on the march
never at a position of rest
when executing mace signals where is the free arm?
locked to the side
what should the mace symbol coincide with
the last bar of a cadence to improve quality of movements
where should the mace remain when executing commands
in the imaginary vertical plane in front of the body
when executing a forward march without a cadence or tap how is the command given
by voice
what is attention with the mace
- grasp the mace with the right hand just below the ball.
- right arm held out and slightly bent at the elbow
- place the ferrule on line with and touching the toe of the right shoe
what is the alternate attention
only difference is the ferrule is perpendicular to the deck
what is parade rest for the drum major
position of rest and is executed while halted at attention
two counts of parade rest
- at the same time the left foot moves, move the mace to the front of the body. left hand placed over right
- lower the ferrule to rest on the ground centered between the feet
what is the alternate for parade rest
one count the ferrule remains in place on the deck
what is the carry
used to carry the mace while marching or when conducting the band when halted at attention. executed at attention or marching
what are the two counts of the carry
- 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
- return the right thumb along the trouser seam
the carry can also be executed how and whats it called
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
what is a mace salute
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
when executing the mace salute what prep movement should you do and why
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
when the reviewing stand is on the left what do you do with your head and eyes
look to the front
what is the spin
the spin alerts the band of an upcoming signal. it is executed at attention or marching
how many revolutions should you do and why
one revolution per count.
if its rushed it detracts from the dignity of a military band
what is the procedure for the spin
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
on what foot does the spin start
begins and ends on the left foot
what is the roll of
this signal alerts the wind instruments to prepare to play. it is executed at attention or marching
what is the ready the mace for the roll off
ready the mace:
spin and bring the mace to your right side
grasp the ferrule with the right hand, the right arm is extended
what is count one of the roll off
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
what are counts two and three of the roll off
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
what is the fourth count of the roll off
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.
what is the instruments up
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
how do you do ready the mace on instruments up
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
what do you do on count one of instruments up:
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.
what do you do on count two of instruments up
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
during the drum cadence the instruments up happen on what bars
the fifth and sixth
the first two bars of the roll off
what is the cadence mace
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.
whaat does the cease play (winds only)
alerts winds to stop playing. executed at attention or march. coincides with the last eight counts of music. percussionist keep playing
cease play winds only steps
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
when the full band cease play end while on the march what continues
the snare tap
what signals the full band cease play
both arms out on count two
what signals honors on the march
at attention or marching
move the ball of the mace in a small circular motion above the head
how to execute a forward march?
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
difference between the forward march and alternate forward march
on count one the mace is lowered 6 inches
what does a counter march do
reverses the bands line of march
what is the mark time
signal causes the band to march in place at quick time. it is executed facing the band while marching
mark time steps
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
does the drum major halt while the band executes the mark time
yes
what does the halt do
stops all marching
how is the halt executed
on beat three of the mark time
beat four lower the mace until its parallel to the deck arms fully extended
what is left turn and how to do it
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
explain the right turn
opposite of left turn
what does concert formation do
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
what does a segue cut do any what is it done like
cuts the band from one march immediately into and another. same as wind cease play
what is a turn about
used to about face the drum major
at attention or on the march
what is a gate turn
signals gate turn
what is the mace walk
embellishment to the carry
executed at quick time
what is the mace walk slow
same as mace walk but slowly executed in 12(compound) or 16(simple) beats
