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media type="custom" key="20815194" A lot of times, really interesting questions come up in class and/or at home that we don't get a chance to discuss. The parking lot in the classroom is a place for you to place your questions and/or interesting ideas so that we can share later. On this page, we will answer some of your "Parking Lot Questions" from class and you can comment to ask more. Enjoy!

**What are the parts of a violin called?** (4th grade student)

**How many size****s of violins are there?** (ZC, 4th grade) There are seven different sizes of violins.
 * 1) **1/16 ** - Suitable for young children age 3 to five years old. with an arm length of 14 to 15 3/8 inches.
 * 2) **1/10** - Also for young musicians age 3 to 5 years old, with an arm length of 15 3/8 to 17 inches.
 * 3) **1/8** - Again, for young violin enthusiasts age 3 to 5 years old with an arm length of 17.1 to 17.5 inches.
 * 4) **1/4** - With an arm length of 17.6 to 20 inches, this violin is suitable for children 4 to 7 years old.
 * 5) **1/2** - For children ages 6 to 10 years old, with an arm length of 20 to 22 inches.
 * 6) **3/4** - Children 9 to 11 years old with an arm length of 22 to 23.5 inches will enjoy playing this size violin.
 * 7) **4/4 or Full Size Violin** - For violinists age 9 and above with an arm length of 23.5 and up. This is the size for adults.

**How does a piano work?** (4th grade student) media type="youtube" key="YF8P49fLXQo" height="315" width="560" align="center"

**How is a flute made?** (IC, 4th grade) media type="youtube" key="DHSu0trGkRg" height="315" width="560"

**What is the blow hole for on the flute?** (WJ, 4th grade) The blow hole, also known as the mouth hole, is located on the head joint. The blow hole is where the musician blows air across, not into in order to produce sound. It can either be oval shaped or rounded rectangle. A larger mouth hole favors low notes while a small mouth hole favors high notes.



**How are drums made?** (4th grade student) media type="youtube" key="weV2pElw5p8" height="346" width="462" align="center"

**What are reeds and what are they used for? (**RP & AC, 4th grade) Reeds are thin pieces of wood that are strapped to the mouthpiece of many woodwind instruments. Then a musician blows against the reed, it vibrates and creates the sound for the instruments. Some woodwind instruments have one reed (Saxophones, Clarinets, and Bass Clarinets) while others have double reed (Oboes, Bassoons, and Contrabassoons) where two reeds are tied together and a play blows through the reeds. media type="youtube" key="MwOUEsdpuI0" height="315" width="420" align="center" **Are harps loud?** (4th grade students) Harps have a wide range of dynamic contrast. Harps can play piano (soft) and forte (loud). However, compared to the other instruments in the orchestra, the harp has a medium to soft sound. Take a listen for yourself. media type="youtube" key="5cG3tUlCgHg" height="315" width="420" align="center"

**How and when did orchestra come to be?** (4th grade student)

**How many instruments are in the orchestra?** (4th grade student)

**Are there more string instruments than the 5 instrument in the orchestra?** (SH, 4th grade) Although violins, violas, cellos, double basses, and harps are often the only string instruments found in the orchestra, there are so many more string instruments. Some popular string instruments include; guitars, banjos, ukuleles, sitars, balalaikas, mandolins, bouzoukis, ouds, kotos, gayageums,

**Why is concert time at 8:30?** (EK, 4th Grade) There really isn't an "official" concert time. However, some orchestras perform at a regular time every week. The time varies with each orchestra. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra usually start concerts at the orchestra hall at 8:00 PM.

**I read that Vivaldi was a priest, what church did he preach in?** (4th grade student) Vivaldi was ordained in 1703 at age 25. He was soon nicknamed // il Prete Rosso //, "The Red Priest". He was nicknamed this because of his red hair. Not long after he was ordained, he was given a suspension from celebrating Mass because of his ill health. So, because Vivaldi was given a suspension early on in his priesthood, there is not a specific church that he preached in.

**I wonder if it was hard for Beethoven to write music when he was completely deaf?** (LM, 4th grade)