Long Bars, Short Bars

In the picture

1. 1The longest bar: it plays the lowest note
2. 2The shortest bar: it plays the highest note
3. 3The shortest tube: a short bar has a short tube under it

Examples

• A big drum booms low, and a small drum sounds higher.
• A long xylophone bar at school sounds lower than a short one.

Quiz: Long Bars, Short Bars (Age 8)

1. 1

   A marimba has a long bar and a short bar. Which one plays the lower note?

   • The long bar
   • They both play the same note
   • The short bar
2. 2

   You want to play a high, bright note on a marimba. Which bar should you hit?

   • The shortest bar
   • The longest bar
   • A bar in the middle
3. 3

   What kind of tube is under a short bar on a marimba?

   • A long tube
   • A short tube
   • A tube the same size as all the others

The answers, each with its explanation, are in the app. This quiz is free there while the lesson is in the free week.