Mr. McDonald Percussion Flashcard

Front

How should you properly hold drum sticks for optimal control and technique?

Back

Holding with the thumb and index finger, with other fingers relaxed

Front

What is the term for the speed of music?

Back

Tempo

Front

Which of the following hits involves hitting the drum pad once with each hand consecutively? Singles, Doubles, Rests, Sixteenth notes

Back

Singles

Front

What is the name of the symbol that indicates silence or a pause in music?

Back

Rest

Front

What is the difference between single hits and double hits in drumming?

Back

Single hits involve hitting the pad once with each hand, while double hits involve hitting the pad twice with each hand.

Front

How many sixteenth notes equal one quarter note?

Back

4

Front

What is an essential aspect of proper technique when hitting the drum pad?

Back

Hitting the pad with the tip of the stick only

Front

What is the purpose of a drum pad?

Back

To practice drumming techniques quietly

Front

Which of the following is NOT a percussion instrument? Trumpet, Drum set, Xylophone, Tambourine

Back

Trumpet

Front

Which note receives the least duration in music? Whole note, Half note, Quarter note, Eighth note

Back

Eighth note