Tuning/Intonation 3 - Test

What tool do we use to tune our instruments?

• Calculator

• Tuner

• Metronome

• Ruler

How often should we tune our instruments?

• Once a week

• Once a month

• Every time you take it out of it's case/rack

• Every year

What is intonation?

• Playing the correct rhythms

• Rosining your bow

• Playing In Tune

• How Loud or Soft you play

How often should we work on intonation?

• Once a week

• Once a month

• EVERYDAY!

• Never

What is using "Strong Fingers" to push the string down to the finger board?

• Using Very Stiff and Tense Fingers to squeeze the string down.

• Using Strong ,balanced, curved fingers to push the string down.

• Lightly pushing the string down to the finger board.

• Using weak noodle fingers to push the strings down to the finer board.

Define "Listen to your instrument"

• Play fast and furious

• Play with headphones on

• Listen how each note reverbs on your instrument.

• Play without tuning your open strings

What are "Double Stops"?

• Playing twice and loud

• Playing Twice as fast

• Playing each note short

• Playing two strings at the same time

How can you use "Double Stops" to help your intonation?

• Playing "Double Stops" can create harmony and help you find the correct intonation.

• It is twice as loud so it is easier to hear

• Double Stops with automatically fix intonation

How does "playing slowly" help with intonation?

• It take longer so always practice fast.

• Playing slow allows the instrument to wake up

• Playing slow allows your ears to hear more carefully and allows for better adjustments

• Playing slowly is too easy so I always play fast

What is "Straight-tone/No-Vib"?

• Play each note with lots of Vibrato!

• Play each note with lots of tremolo

• Play each no with no vibrations

• Play each note with NO vibrato