Quiz Chapter Nine

1. [T or F] No dynamic levels are relative to the size of the instrument that is producing them. [72]

2. [T or F] Beginners should always remember to “let themselves go” while singing. [72]

3. [T or F] The body feels the same for piano singing as it does for piu forte. [75]

4. [T or F] The lower you sing the lighter you sing. [75]

5. [T or F] Alternation of forte and piano singing at fast tempi should teach constant diaphragm and breathing activity between the two extremes. [75]

6. Forte and piano dynamics should be taught so that the body should feel exactly the same. What is the only difference? A. Quality of sound B. Amount of sound C. Placement of sound D. Vowel difference of sound [75]

7. [T or F] The choir should be taught how to produce a correct piano first in order to learn how to produce a correct forte sound. [75]

8. Which is the better question for the vocal pedagogue to ask their student?
A. “How did that feel?” B. “How did that sound?” C. “How ‘bout them Steelers?” [74]

9. Which is the best approach for teaching dynamics? A. Extended periods of pianissimo singing on vowels that will cultivate head tone, especially the “oo” vowel. B. Piu Forte vocalization C. The two in combination D. Neither of the two [74]

10. [T or F] Always sing the full forte so that there is no room for crescendo. [72]

11. Did you read chapter 9 completely for today? Y or N

Bonus: Steps to consider concerning vowel placement: from my blog comments 02/19/07

1. There must be a scale where pure vowels can be heard and sung.
2. There must be an overarching core vowel that builds homogeneity into the scale.
3. There must be a location where pure vowels can be placed