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Theory Flashcards

1
Q

What does the metronome marking mean?

A

How many beats in a minute

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2
Q

What metronome marking note value is used in lead sheet?

A

Crotchet

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3
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What does bpm mean

A

Beats per minute

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4
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What do the letters A,B,C show on the music?

A

The sections of music

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5
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What is the drum version of the bass/treble clef called?

A

Percussion cleft

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6
Q

What wood are drumsticks made from?

A

Maple or Hickory

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7
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How many beats in a crotchet?

A

1 beat

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8
Q

What is another name for a crotchet?

A

quarter note

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9
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How many beats in a quaver?

A

1/2 beat

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10
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What is another name for a quaver?

A

eighth note

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11
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How many beats in a semi quaver?

A

1/4 beat

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12
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What is another name for a semi quaver?

A

sixteenth note

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13
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How many beats in a demi semi quaver?

A

1/8 beat

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14
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What is another name for a demi semi quaver?

A

32nd note

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15
Q

What does a dot after a note do?

A

A dot after a note increases its value by half again.

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16
Q

How many beats is a crotchet rest worth?

A

1 beat

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17
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How many beats is a quaver rest worth?

A

1/2 beat

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18
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How many beats is a semi quaver rest worth?

A

1/4 beat

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19
Q

How many beats is a semi breve rest worth?

A

4 beats

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20
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How many beats is a minim worth?

A

2 beats

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21
Q

What does forte mean?(dynamics)

A

loud

22
Q

What does piano mean?(dynamics)

A

quiet

23
Q

What does Mezzo Piano mean? (dynamics)

A

fairly quiet

24
Q

What does foritssimo mean? (dynamics)

A

very loud

25
Q

What is a crescendo?

A

A way to show the music gradually increases in volume

26
Q

Why is an accent used?

A

To show you need to play the note louder/harder

27
Q

What is a drag?

A

A drag is a double stroke played at twice the speed of their context in which they are placed.

28
Q

What notes are used for a drag in the sixteenth section passage in lead sheet?

A

32nd notes

29
Q

What do the slashes through bars mean?

A

Slashes through bars mean to keep the time fill going.

30
Q

What notes are used for a 5 stroke roll and a 9 stroke roll?

A

Demi semi quavers

31
Q

What is a grace note?

A

The note before a flam and they have no time value,it’s played as close to the main note as possible.

32
Q

What does the LV marking mean?

A

Let the cymbal vibrate

33
Q

What is a paradiddle?

A

2 single strokes followed by a double stroke (RLRR)

34
Q

What is an inverted paradiddle?

A

A Paradiddle where the sticking pattern is offset by one note. (RLLRLRRL)

35
Q

Why have you used the solo ideas and development ideas?

A

Because i felt that they stylistically fitted the music well.

36
Q

What ideas were used in the solo?

A

Shups(Hi hat sizzle,Hi hat bark), Septuplets,Flams, Syncopated sixteenth notes.

37
Q

How do you achieve the style of rock drumming?

A

Heavy back beat on 2 & 4, Lots of syncopation on the bass drum and slightly loose hi hats to give the rhythm more bite.

38
Q

What is syncopation?

A

When notes are played off the beat.

39
Q

How do you make sure all parts of the drum kit are working properly?

A

Make sure all working parts (pedals,stands and tension bolts) are oiled frequently

40
Q

How do you tune drums for rock drumming?

A

Double ply heads for more durability tuned slightly loose for a deeper sound.

41
Q

How do you clean drums and cymbals?

A

Using non abrasive cleaner

42
Q

How to care care of drums and cymbals when transporting them?

A

Store in drum cases

43
Q

How do you tune drums for funk drumming?

A

Single ply heads for more resonance. Heads are normally tuned tighter but there is no set rule.

44
Q

2 makes of drum kit

A

Pearl and Yamaha

45
Q

2 makes of cymbals

A

Sabian and Zildgian

46
Q

Make of drum stick

A

Vic Firth

47
Q

Make of drum head

A

Remo

48
Q

What is different about sizes of rock drums?

A

Rock drums tend to be larger

49
Q

What is different about sizes of funk(jazz) drums?

A

Funk(jazz) drums tend to be smaller

50
Q

2 famous rock drummers

A

Jon Bonham from Led Zepplin, Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones

51
Q

2 famous funk drummers

A

David Garibaldi from Tower of Power, Sonny Emory from Earth Wind and Fire

52
Q

Famous jazz drummer

A

Buddy Rich

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