school activities/ band?

Question

I am in 6th grade and band started I think i can still join
In 4th grade The techer said i have talent and now i want to join band
how can i improve?
i dont know wht different notes their are so tell me?
and wht do u think is a good starters instrument in band?
And anybody in band tht can tell me how band is like even though it can be different anywhere

Answer 1

I started with trombone and drums. I highly recommend both of them. You can always switch if you don't like it. At first you really just want to learn the fundamentals of music theory and notation, and go from there. Good luck, and be persistent! It is a very beneficial experience.

The different notes go from A through G, with sharps and flats in between all of the notes except for B and C and E and F. Go to your local music store and they will set you up with somewhere to get lessons, and you can probably try some of the instruments out to see what you like.

Answer 2

Band was my favorite subject from 4th through 12th grade!

Any instrument is easy to learn, and difficult to play very well. Practice, practice, practice! That's the only way to improve. Most beginner books will have fingering charts for the notes. Notes are the letters of the alphabet from A through G. No sharps or flats is the key of C... C D E F G A B C...

From A a chromatic (all the half steps) scale is A - A# (Bflat) B - C- C# (Dflat) D - D# (Eflat) - E - F - F# (Gflat) - G G# (Aflat) A.

There are no sharps or flats between E-F and B-C.

The best instrument to start on is the one you like the best. I started on trumpet and it's still the best!

Answer 3

Sure, you can join in sixth grade. My mom started in band in eighth grade, even though the band started in sixth grade. now she herself is a band teacher and a professional trumpet player who often plays in gigs. Same with my dad. both are band teachers.

Here are the different notes: A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, plus all the sharps and flats in between. You'll learn more about these notes and how to read them when you start band, so you don't need to learn them all before hand.

Here are the good starter interments in band: clarinet, flute, trumpet, and trombone.

If you want to play any of these: drums, bassoon, oboe, saxophone, tuba, and all the others, it's best to start on a different instrument first.

If you want to play saxophone, start on clarinet. If you want to play bassoon or oboe, clarinet or flute is the one to start on. If you want to play the tuba, start on trumpet or trombone. If you want to play drums, start on any other instrument besides drums! Start on one of the starter instruments, then switch half way through the year to one of the above instruments if you wish to.

Flute is the hardest to start on, because it's difficult to get a sound during the first couple of weeks. It can be very frustrating. Trumpets are hard because nobody can sound good on them until about two months. Clarinets get really hard and ugly sounding about a month after you start when they start learning to go over the break. Every instrument is a lot easier to learn if you've ever taken piano before. Each starting instrument has it's pros and cons, so talk to your teacher about the different prices, and pick the interment that you like best!

Band is very fun, it increases your IQ, it's really rewarding and something you can do all your life, and it's so encouraging especially in your first year because you improve and learn so quickly. I've been in band for six years now, and I love it! Have fun and good luck!

Answer 4

I started band when I was in 4th grade, but by the time I was in 8th grade I HATED it! My teacher was not very nice but even so I find a lot more enjoyment in sports. Band is nice when you're young but with all the committment it entitles it's hard to keep with it once you get into middle/high school.

I played the clarinet and that seemed to be an easy instrument. You could give that a try..or the drums maybe?

Answer 5

I was in the band from 6 grade til graduation and loved it all, the stage band, marching band...we had fun trips and I learned a lot, as far as a starter instrument, you really have to decide what sparks your interest. You'll know what's right for you...and to improve, practice, practice, practice....

Answer 6

for the notes, you can find charts on the interenet of whatever instrument you choose
a starter instrument: basically just pick what you think makes a nice sound. I wouldnt advise going for the french horn, oboe or tuba though because they are pretty hard to play/take a lot of air. Also it just depends on your price since larger instruments usually cost more to rent.
Anyway, have fun!

Answer 7

i've been in band for seven years now and i have played pretty much every instrument. you just need to experiment with each instrument until you find one that suits you. ask your director what he thinks you would be good at, he or she usually knows best! lol! i think you need to take some courses on theory too, and learn to read music. that would definitely help. good luck! my years in band have been the best of my life! especially marching band, omg its a blast, its tough but stick with it cuz it's awesome! o, and remember, just enjoy playing your instrument. its well worth it in the end. if you dont enjoy playing whatever it is that you want to play, switch to something new until you find one that fits you. good luck!

Answer 8

I play the clarinet. It's pretty easy to learn. I love band.

Answer 9

hey i was in band 8 yrs im me on yahoo messenger and i will tell u everything u need to know band_geek_rule_06