Percussion Lesson 2: The Stroke

Percussion Lesson 2: The Stroke

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Laura Porter

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What body part should be used to raise and lower your hand when practicing without sticks?

Wrist

Elbow

Shoulder

Fingers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When practicing hand movement without sticks, what should you ensure your shoulder does NOT do?

Move up and down

Stay still

Rotate

Relax

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When practicing hand movement without sticks, what should you ensure your elbow does NOT do?

Bend

Stay straight

Raise up and down

Rotate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When first practicing with a drumstick, which fingers should primarily be used to control the stick's movement?

All five fingers

First finger and thumb

Middle and ring fingers

Pinky and ring fingers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are two common mistakes to avoid when hitting the drum with a stick?

Moving your wrist too much and not using your thumb

Letting your fingers loose or squeezing too tight

Not practicing enough and hitting too softly

Holding the stick too far back and not letting it bounce