🎵 Band Instrument Fitting Quiz 🎺

Welcome to the most fun way to find your perfect band instrument!

This quiz will help match your natural abilities to the instrument that will help you shine in the band.

Just like in sports, different instruments suit different people. We'll test your pitch, rhythm, and more to find your best match!

Remember: This is just a suggestion to set you up for success. You can choose any instrument you love!

Section A - Pitch Test

How to Take the Pitch Test:

  1. Click the play button to listen to two musical notes
  2. The first note will play, followed by a short pause, then the second note
  3. Determine if the second note is higher, lower, or the same as the first note
  4. Select your answer by clicking the appropriate button:
    • "H" if the second note is Higher than the first
    • "L" if it is Lower
    • "S" if it is the Same
  5. You can replay the audio as many times as needed

Tip: Try humming the first note to yourself, then compare it to the second note.

Instructions:

Example:

Section A - Pitch Test

Question A1

Listen to the two pitches:

Is the second note:

H (Higher)
L (Lower)
S (Same)

Section A - Pitch Test

Question A2

Listen to the two pitches:

Is the second note:

H (Higher)
L (Lower)
S (Same)

Section A - Pitch Test

Question A3

Listen to the two pitches:

Is the second note:

H (Higher)
L (Lower)
S (Same)

Section A - Pitch Test Results

You got 0 out of 3 correct!

Section B - Melody Test

How to Take the Melody Test:

  1. Click the play button to listen to two short melodies
  2. The first melody will play, followed by a short pause, then the second melody
  3. Determine if the second melody is different or the same as the first melody
  4. Select your answer by clicking the appropriate button:
    • "D" if the second melody is Different
    • "S" if it is the Same
  5. You can replay the audio as many times as needed

Tip: Focus on the overall shape of the melody rather than individual notes.

Instructions:

Example:

Section B - Melody Test

Question B1

Listen to the two melodies:

Is the second melody:

D (Different)
S (Same)

Section B - Melody Test

Question B2

Listen to the two melodies:

Is the second melody:

D (Different)
S (Same)

Section B - Melody Test

Question B3

Listen to the two melodies:

Is the second melody:

D (Different)
S (Same)

Section B - Melody Test Results

You got 0 out of 3 correct!

Section C - Rhythm Test

How to Take the Rhythm Test:

  1. Click the play button to listen to two rhythm patterns
  2. The first rhythm will play, followed by a short pause, then the second rhythm
  3. Determine if the second rhythm is different or the same as the first rhythm
  4. Select your answer by clicking the appropriate button:
    • "D" if the second rhythm is Different
    • "S" if it is the Same
  5. You can replay the audio as many times as needed

Tip: Try tapping along with the rhythm to help you compare the patterns.

Instructions:

Example:

Section C - Rhythm Test

Question C1

Listen to the two rhythms:

Is the second rhythm:

D (Different)
S (Same)

Section C - Rhythm Test

Question C2

Listen to the two rhythms:

Is the second rhythm:

D (Different)
S (Same)

Section C - Rhythm Test

Question C3

Listen to the two rhythms:

Is the second rhythm:

D (Different)
S (Same)

Section C - Rhythm Test Results

You got 0 out of 3 correct!

Section D - Physical Characteristics

These questions help match your physical traits to instruments.

Question D1

How would you describe your teeth? If you're not sure, just guess!

Even
Less Even

Section D - Physical Characteristics

Question D2

How would you describe your lips? If you're not sure, just guess!

Full or Large
Medium
Thin

Section E - Musical Background

Question E1

Can you normally hum or carry a tune?

Always
Sometimes
Not really

Section E - Musical Background

Question E2

How many years of piano instruction have you had?

0 years
1 year
2 years
3+ years

Section F - Personality

Question F1

Do you prefer working in small groups, large groups, or does it not matter?

Small Groups
Large Groups
Does not matter

Section F - Personality

Question F2

What kinds of grades do you usually get?

Usually As and Bs
Mix of Bs and Cs
Grades aren't my thing

Section F - Personality

Question F3

Rate your organizational abilities:

Really good!
Average
Not the best

🎉 Your Instrument Matches! 🎊

Based on your answers, you would be a great fit for:

Remember, you don't have to choose one of these - this is just a suggestion to help you succeed!

Have fun making music!