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ORCHESTRA MASTER TEST!

1. Name the four open strings on your instrument. IN ORDER from lowest to highest!

2. What do the words pizzicato and arco mean??

3. What do the following signs mean?

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4. Match the following notes and/or rests with the correct beats:
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b.

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c.

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d.

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5. On the music staff, draw your clef sign, a 4/4 time signature, and the key signature of
D. Write a four measure song using quarter, half and eighth notes. You must also use
one rest! Use notes of the D and A strings. You will then play it in class!

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6. Demonstrate to your teacher how to conduct in 4/4 time signature! Make sure to
count while you conduct.

7. What are the first SIX steps for posture? Think posture positions. Demonstrate
these to Mrs. U in class!!

8. What are TWO important things about holding your bow??

9. When should you rosin your bow and why do we use rosin?

10. Name the notes on the D string:

Violin/Viola/Cello:
Notes:

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Finger:

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Bass:
Notes:

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Finger:

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11. Name the notes on the A string:

Violin/Viola/Cello:
Notes:

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Finger:

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Bass: Name the notes on the G string:

Notes:

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Finger:

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12. What has been YOUR biggest accomplishment on your instrument so far?