Section 3 Chapter 2 Phonetics In Swing Style

Question 1

What phonetic is used for long percussive notes?

Answer 1

Doo

Question 2

Do is utilized for what?

Answer 2

Quarter notes marked as long ( > or - )
Notes equal to or greater than the value of a dotted quarter note
Tied notes equal to or greater than the value of a dotted quarter note.

Question 3

Short percussive notes use what phonetic?

Answer 3

Dot

Question 4

How long is a short percussive note performed in swing?

A. 1/3 beat
b. 3/4 beat
C. 2/3 beat
D. 1/2 beat

Answer 4

C. 2/3 beat

Question 5

Dot is utilized for what?

Answer 5

Unmarked quarter notes or tied equivalent
Quarter notes with capped accents (^) or staccato markings
Off-beat eighth notes followed by a rest

Question 6

What phonetic is used for consecutive swing eighth notes?

Answer 6

DOO-VAH

Question 7

DOO-VAH is used for what?

Answer 7

Divided beats (eighth notes) based on 2/3, 1/3 triplet concept

Question 8

Triplet patterns of eighth notes and quarter notes use the phonetic?

Answer 8

OO
-
VAH
-
BAH
.