Verification Quiz - Video ONE - Strong Foundations for Building Young Percussionists – with John Hearnes and David England

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* 1. Contact Information

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School/District

Email Address for Certificate of Verification

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* 2. In choosing students to play percussion in band, which ideas were presented? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

It's very important to allow students to play whatever they choose.

Only students who have experience in playing piano should be allowed to play percussion.

When "testing" for percussion, it's a good idea to see if they can follow directions on the proper grip and stroke.

When "testing" for percussion, it's a good idea to note students for "the squirrel factor."

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* 3. Which of the following was suggested for beginning percussionists. Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

In a full band situation, start with mallets first, then snare.

Percussionists should only be started in a percussion-only class.

In a full band situation, you can pull percussionists aside to work on things like grip and stroke while the woodwinds and brass work on mouthpieces and head joints.

Have a "switch day" where others can learn percussion while percussionists play a brass or woodwind.

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* 4. What uses of colored tape were suggested in the webinar? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Taping the strike area on a practice pad or drum head.

When a student exhibits "the squirrel factor," use strategically placed tape to prevent chatting in class.

Use extra-wide tape to show the strike area on a concert bass drum.

Taping the drum stick to guide where the grip belongs.

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* 5. What modifications did David suggest for the snare drum? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Place a computer mouse pad on the top head.

Apply a thin coating of 3-in-1 Oil to the top head to enhance the rebound.

Install a strip of air conditioner foam across the bottom head.

Use the old "Dead Ringers" ring to the top head.

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* 6. Which of the following did David suggest regarding the grip and stroke? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

In the beginning, adopt match grip as a "universal grip" for all percussion instruments.

In the beginning, use traditional grip on the snare drum and match grip for the rest of the instruments.

The student should use a strong, tight grip.

Teach four "stroke types" for the snare drum.

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