Video #1 – How to Read Music  

1) The left/right axis on a staff tells a performer:
      a) the rhythm   b) the beat   c) the pitch   d) the clef

2) In music, the letters A to G describe:
      a) the rhythm   b) the beat   c) the pitch   d) the clef

3) Which time signature tells a performer that there are four half note beats in each bar?
      a) 2/4    b) 4/2     c) 2/2     d) 4/4

4) What kind of music inspires you?  Why?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5) Name 3 things in this video that you already knew because your band directors are awesome?  _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Video #2 – How Brass Instruments Work

1) Brass instruments create vibration from ____________:
      a) being plucked or bowed   b) being struck   c) the mouth (lips)  d) air against a reed

2) The brass instrument capable of playing the lowest notes is the:
      a) tuba  b) trombone   c) trumpet   d) clarinet

3) What did the video mention about the importance of the use of air? Do you think this is true for woodwind players as well?  What about percussion?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4) Explain how a brass musician can create various pitches with his/her instrument.  If you are not a brass player, explain how your instrument is able to create various pitches also.

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Video #3 – How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain 

1) Neuroscientists are excited about watching the brain functions of musicians because…
     a) musicians brains are cuter than average  b) musicians brains have green polka dots  
     c) musicians use more parts of their brains to simultaneously complete tasks

2) Learning a musical instrument has been found to assist in our memory abilities.  How does your capacity to remember facts, ideas, things you have seen and heard, impact your ability to learn?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3) What are some things you get to do in band that use your brain in a different way than your other classes at school?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Video #4 –A Different Way to Visualize Rhythm 

1) A rhythm requires:
     a) a beat   b) a pitch  c) a vowel   d) a beat with a distinguishable offbeat or backbeats

2) Name one of the styles of music he showed in this video that you liked.  Which one made you want to tap your foot or dance?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3) Sketch 2 examples of a rhythm circle you think would sound cool. Make one SIMPLE and one COMPLEX.

4) How are the layers of rhythms and the layers of instruments in a band similar?  (hint: how do many different parts to the music fit together?)

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Show Video #5 – A-rhythm-etic – The Math Behind the Beats 

1) What does Cameron call his style of rhythm?
     a) a-rhythm-nation   b) a-rhythm-etic  c) a-beat-bop-a-rhythm   d)rhythm-math

2) Cameron compares the beats in a measure to the amount of _________
a) quarters in a dollar   b) pennies in a nickel   c) nickels in a dime   d) all of these

3) In your own words, explain how music is mathematical…
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4) Do you think Cameron practices a lot?  Do you think he feels like it’s worth it?  Does he seem to enjoy playing his instrument?
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Video #6 – Music and Math the Genius of Beethoven 

1. Name 2 things from this video that you ALREADY knew:
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1. Name 3 things from this video that you did not know (but you do know now):
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Bonus – What are your 2 favorites thing we do in band class
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