Concert Band Final Study Guide (Sem. 2/May 2014) Rhythm and Meter Count the following rhythms correctly: 1 2 3 + 1 + 2 3 1-­‐2 3 4 + + 2 3 + 4 1 e + a 2 + 1 2 + a 1 + 2 1 2 e + 1 2-­‐3 4 1 + + 3 + + 1 2 3 + + 1 e + a 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + a 2 + 3 e + 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 4 a 3 4 6 3 1 1 + 4 1 Note Names Be able to identify the note names on the staff: + Know the following enharmonics: Db is the same sound as C#. Gb is the same sound as F#. E natural is the same sound as Fb. G# is the same sound as Ab. E# is the same sound as F natural. Concert Pitch Concert Db is Eb for Trumpet, Bb for Alto Sax, & Ab for Horn Concert B is C# for Trumpet, G# for Alto Sax, & F# for Horn Concert Ab is Bb for Trumpet, F for Alto Sax, & Eb for Horn Concert E is F# for Trumpet, C# for Alto Sax, & B for Horn Music Terminology Know that mezzo or m means to perform the dynamic moderately. Know that fortissimo means to perform the dynamic very loud. Know that pianissimo means to perform the dynamic very soft. Know that decrescendo means to gradually get softer. Performance Pedagogy Listening is the most important factor to perform in tune. Good breath support will lead to good tone quality and intonation. When performing a musical passage in tune, the performer should perform with good posture and tone quality, and with proper air support. A performance that is considered musical and expressive is achieved by being fully prepared on your music, following your director, and performing with expression, proper dynamics, and articulation/diction. Performances are judged not only on musical preparation and performance, but the impression you make on and off the stage by how you look and act. Dynamic contrast, good tone quality, good intonation, technical and rhythmic fluency and proper phrasing will lead to a musical performance. Using a pencil to mark your music makes you a smart musician because you are working to not repeat the same mistake again. When sight reading, your goal should be to perform as much of the music correctly the first time.