*These bell ringers should be written in your bell ringer notebook everyday. The current bell ringer is at the top of the page. If you are missing a bell ringer due to being absent, place the missing bell ringer in your notebook. The solfege bell ringer will only have the solfege syllable names, not the staff and notes. The rhythm bell ringer will only have the beats, not the notes.





100. Monday 5/21/12 What is the definition of constructive criticism?
            Constructive criticism is criticism or advice that is useful and intended to help or improve something, often with an offer of possible                solutions. Musicians often use constructive criticism to improve their future performances.
99. Thursday 5/17/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4 1-e-&-a 2 3-& 4 l 1-a-let 2-a-let 3-4 l 1 (2) 3 (4) ll
98. Wednesday 5/16/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “G” 4/4 do mi sol Hdo l ti la ti HDo l sol fa re do ll
97. Monday 5/14/12“Define and name the non-voiced consonants.”
            The non-voiced consonants are consonants that do not use the vocal chords, but instead use the mouth and air to sound the                     consonant: p, t, k, f, s, ch, h, sh, th (thin) are some examples.
96. Thursday 5/10/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            6/8 1 2-3 4-5-6 l 1 (2) 3 4-5-&-6 l 1-2-3-4-5-6 ll
95. Wednesday 5/9/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “E” (4 sharps) 6/8 do-mi-re mi- sol l Hdo-sol-Hdo sol- mi l re-do-ti do-- ll
94. Thursday 4/26/12 “What is the saying for the order of the flats? Draw the order of the flats on a staff.”
            The saying for the order of the flats is “Bubba Eats A Darn Good Cherry Filling.”

93. Wednesday 4/25/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            6/8 1-2-3 (dotted quarter note)  4-5 6 l 1-2-&-3 4 5  6 l 1-2  3  4-5  6 ll
92. Tuesday 4/24/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “Eb” 3/4 do ti do l mi sol fa l mi sol Hdo l ti Hdo- ll
91. Monday 4/23/12 “What is the saying for the order of the sharps? Draw the order of the sharps on a staff.”
           The saying for the order of the sharps is “Fat Cats Go Down Around ElysBurg.”         

90. Friday 4/20/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4  1-&  2  (3)   &  4  l  1-e-&-a  2  3-a-let  4  l  1-2   3  (4)  ll
89. Wednesday 4/18/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “A” do ti do re l mi- sol- l Hdo ti la ti l Hdo--- ll
88. Friday 3/30/12 Define a rest in music.
            A rest is a symbol to indicate rhythmic silence in music.
87. Monday 3/26/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”

86. Friday 3/23/12 Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            4/4 in the key of “F”   do ti la sol  l  do mi fa sol  l Hdo- ti-  l  Hdo--- ll
85. Wednesday 3/21/12 “ “What is the definition of ledger lines? Name and draw “A” above the staff and “B” below the staff with ledger lines.”
            Ledger lines represent a continuation of the staff. They are short horizontal lines that indicate pitches above and below the staff.
84. Monday 3/19/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            3/4 1-e-&-a 2 3-&-a l 1 2 (3) l 1-& 2-a-let 3 l 1-2 3 ll
83. Wednesday 3/14/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            3/4 “In the key of G” do  mi  sol  l  fa  sol  la l  ti  Hdo  sol  l Hdo-- ll
82. Monday 3/12/12 “What is the “trick” for figuring out the name of the key signature based on the flats on the key signature?”
            Look to the second to last flat in the key signature. That note is the name of the key signature.
81. Wednesday 3/7/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            3/4  1-e-&-a  2-e-&-a   3-&  l 1-2   3 l 1  (2)  &-3  l  1  2-3 ll
80. Monday 3/5/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “Eb” 3/4 do mi fa l sol la-ti Hdo l Hdo sol do ll
79. Friday 3/2/12 “What is the “trick” for figuring out the key signature name based on the sharps on the key signature?”
            Look to the last sharp and go up a note in the musical alphabet. That note is the name of the key signature.
78. Wednesday 2/29/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            3/4 1-&-a  2  3-&  l  1  (2-3)  l  1  2-a-let  3 ll
77. Tuesday 2/28/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “A” 3/4   Do  re  mi  l fa-  mi  l  re  do  ti  l  do-- ll
76. Monday 2/27/12 “How many sharps/flats are in the key of “Bb”? What are the names of the sharps/flats and where are they placed on the staff”
            There are two flats in the key of “Bb.” The flats are named “Bb” and “Eb”. The “Bb” is placed on the third line of the staff and the “Eb”             is placed on the top space of the staff.
75. Thursday 2/23/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            3/4  1-e-&-a  2  3-&-a  l  1  2  3  l  1-&  2  (3)  l  1-2-3  ll
74. Wednesday 2/22/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “Bb” (2 flats- Bb and Eb) 4/4  do  Hdo  t i la l sol  la sol  mi l  re-  do- ll
73. Tuesday 2/21/12 “How many sharps/flats are in the key of “F”? What are the names of the sharps/flats and where are they placed on the staff”
            There is one flat in the key of “F.” The flat is named “Bb” and it is placed on the third line of the staff.
72. Friday 2/17/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4  1-&-a    2   3-&  4  l  1-e-&-a   2   (3)  4  ll
71. Wednesday 2/15/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “F”  4/4  do  mi  sol  Hdo  l  ti  la  ti  Hdo  l  sol  mi  fa  re l  do--- ll
70. Tuesday 2/14/12 “How many sharps/flats are in the key of “D”? What are the names of the sharps/flats and where are they placed on the staff”
            There are two sharps in the key of “D.” The sharps are named “F#” and “C#.” The “F#” is placed on the top line of the staff and                 the “C#” is placed on the third space on the staff
69. Monday 2/13/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4 1-a  2  3-&-a  4  l  1-&   2-&  3-&   4  ll
68. Thursday 2/9/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “D” 4/4 do sol fa re l do Hdo ti Hdo ll
67. Wednesday 2/8/12 “How many sharps/flats are in the key of “G”? What are the names of the sharps/flats and where are they placed on         the staff”
            There is one sharp in the key of “G.” The sharp is named “F#” and it is placed on the top line of the staff.
66. Tuesday 2/7/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4 1-e-&-a  2   3-a  4  l 1-a-let   2-&   3-a-let  4 ll
65. Monday 2/6/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “G”   4/4 do  mi  re  do l  mi fa sol Hdo l Ti- Hdo- ll
64. Friday 2/3/12 “How many sharps or flats are in the key of “C”?”
            There are no flats or sharps in the key of “C.”
63. Thursday 2/2/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4 1-a   2  3-e-&-a  4  l (1-2)  3-a-let  4 ll
62. Wednesday 2/1/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            In the key of “G” ("G" is "do")  4/4  do- mi- l re do ti do l Sol- la ti l Hdo--- ll
61. Tuesday 1/31/12 “How many beats do these rhythms receive in 4/4 time and how are they drawn?”
            Whole Rest, 4 beats-        Half Rest, 2 beats-
            Whole note, 4 beats-        Half Note, 2 beats-

60. Monday 1/30/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            6/8 1-2-&-3  4-5  6 l 1 (2) 3  4  5-6 ll
59. Wednesday 1/25/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            6/8 mi-re-do mi- fa l sol-Hdo-ti Hdo-- ll
58. Tuesday 1/24/12 “What is the definition of a key signature and where is it located on the staff?”
            A key signature is the sharps or flats at the beginning of the staff that determines the key of the piece. It is placed before the time                signature on the staff.
57. Monday 1/23/12 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4 1-a   2  3-e-&-a   4  l  1  2  (3)  &  4  ll
56. Friday 1/20/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            4/4 do mi re do l ti do mi fa sol l Hdo la Hdo- ll
55. Wednesday 1/18/12 “Describe vocal timbre.”
            Vocal timbre is the sound quality of the singing voice. There should be a balance between chest, throat and nasal resonance. The                goal is a pleasant and balanced sound.
54. Friday 1/13/12“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            6/8 1-2-3 (eighths) 4-5 6 l 1 (2) 3 (4-5) 6 ll
53. Thursday 1/12/12“Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            6/8 do-mi-re  do-- l sol-la-ti   Hdo- ti  l Hdo-- --- ll
52. Wednesday 1/11/12 “How do you draw a sharp, flat and natural sign? What do these symbols do to a note?”
             Sharp (tic-tac-toe sign) raises the pitch a half step
             Flat (little b) lowers the pitch a half step
            
             Natural (Box with a tale and antenna) cancels the sharp or flat.
51. Tuesday 1/10/12“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
             4/4 1-a-let    2-a-let   3-&   4  l 1-a    2   3-a    4   ll
50. Monday 1/9/12“Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
             4/4 do mi sol- l Hdo ti-la sol- l la ti Hdo- ll
49. Friday 1/6/12 “What is the difference between Crescendo and Decrescendo? Draw a crescendo and decrescendo.”
            A crescendo is a dynamic that indicates to gradually sing or play louder. (looks like a greater than sign in math)
             A decrescendo is a dynamics that indicates to gradually sing or play softer. (looks like a less than sign in math)
48. Thursday 1/5/12“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4 1-a  2   3-&  4 l 1-e-&-a  2  3-a   4 ll
47. Wednesday 1/4/12 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            6/8 sol-mi-sol Hdo-ti-Hdo l sol-mi-re do-- ll
46. Tuesday 1/3/12 “How many beats are in a measure of 6/8? What type of rhythm gets one beat?”
            There are 6 beats in a measure of 6/8. The eighth note gets one beat.
45. Tuesday 12/20/11“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            6/8 1-2-3(eighths)  4-5   6  l 1  (2)  3  4-5-6(dotted quarter) ll
44. Monday 12/19/11“Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            6/8 sol- la sol- fa l mi- re do-- ll
43. Friday 12/16/11 “What is the difference between melody and harmony?”
            Melody is a logical succession of single notes. Harmony is two or more pitches sounding together.
42. Thursday 12/15/11“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            3/4 1-e-&-a   2  (3)  l  1-a-let   2-&  3 ll
41. Wednesday 12/14/11 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            6/8 sol la ti Hdo- sol l mi- re do-- ll
40. Tuesday 12/13/11 “What is the definition of tempo?”
            Tempo means the speed of the music.
39. Monday 12/12/11 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4 1-2  3   4-& l  1-e-&-a (2)   3-a-let  4 ll
38. Friday 12/9/11 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            4/4 Mi do re ti l do Hdo do- ll
37. Thursday 12/8/11 “What does the dynamic “Fp” mean?”
            The dynamic “Fp” means to hit the note at a forte and drop to a piano (hit/drop).
36. Monday 11/21/11“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4 1-e-&-a   2   3-e-&-a   4  l  1-&   2-&    3-a-let    4 ll
35. Friday 11/11/11 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            3/4 sol-fa mi- l mi-re do ti l do-- ll (heaven, sing of his birth)
34. Thursday 11/10/11“What is intonation?”
            Intonation is singing the correct pitches and in tune.
33. Wednesday 11/9/11“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4 1-&  2-&  3-&  4 l 1-e-&-a  2-&  3-&  4 ll
32. Tuesday 11/8/11“Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            4/4 Sol-Sol  mi-mi  do-do  mi-mi l re do do ll (tiny little baby born in Bethlehem)
31. Monday 11/7/11“What are the three areas a vocalists should listen to when singing in an ensemble?”
            A vocalist should listen to the people surrounding them, to their self and across the room.
30. Friday 11/4/11“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            3/4  1-e-&-a    2-&   3   l (1)  2-a-let  3  ll
29. Thursday 11/3/11 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            3/4  mi  re  mi  fa  l sol  Hdo  ti  Hdo ll
28. Wednesday 11/2/11“When should a vocalist typically breathe in a piece of music?”
                A vocalist should typically breath very 4 measures, during the rests or at punctuation marks.
27. Tuesday 11/1/11“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4 1(trip)-a-let   2   3(trip)-a-let 4  l 1-&  2-&   3-4  ll
26.Monday 10/31/11 “Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            4/4 do  Hdo  sol  la   l sol  mi  re  do  ll
25.Thursday 10/27/11“Name the elements of using diction in singing?”
            Articulate the words by using the tip of the tongue, teeth and lips. No snarled “R’s” (no pirates!). Put the end of the word on the                 beginning of the following word.
24. Monday 10/24/11 “Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            3/4   1-e-&-a   2   3 l  rest (2)trip-a-let    3 ll
23. Wednesday 10/19/11“Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            3/4  do  mi  re  l  mi  fa  sol  l  Hdo ti  Hdo ll
22. Tuesday 10/18/11 “How should vocalists preserve their voices?”
            Drink a lot of water or non-caffeinated drinks. Get plenty of sleep/rest- vocal rest. No screaming or scream properly. Always warm                up before singing at full voice.
21. Friday 10/14/11“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4  1-&    2-&   3   (4)  l  1-e-&-a   2  (3)  4  ll
20. Thursday 10/13/11“Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            4/4  do  sol  la  ti  l  Hdo  sol  mi  do  ll
19. Wednesday 10/12/11 “What are the four basic dynamics? Give the definitions in English and Italian.”
            P Soft, Piano
            MP Medium Soft, Mezzo Piano
            MF Medium Loud, Mezzo Forte
            F Loud, Forte
18. Tuesday 10/11/11“Write the beats underneath the rhythm exercise.”
            4/4  1-e-&-a    2-&   3-4  l half rest(1-2)   3-&  4 ll
17. Monday 10/10/11“Write the solfege syllables underneath the exercise.”
            4/4  mi  re  mi  fa  l  sol  Hdo  ti  Hdo  ll
16. Friday, 10/7/11 “What are the lines and spaces of the treble clef and of the bass clef?”