Unit 1

Question 1

Proper posture

Answer 1

Lean slightly
Let arms hang loosely from shoulders
Elbows slightly higher than keys
Bench must face keyboard
Feet flat on floor

Question 2

Finger numbers

Answer 2

Thumb -1, pointer-2, middle-3, ring-4, pinky-5

Question 3

Note names (treble & bass)

Answer 3

ABCDEFG
Treble clef lines-EGBDF, spaces-FACE
Bass clef lines-GBDFA, spaces-ACEG

Question 4

Quarter note

Answer 4

Rhythm worth one beat of sound

Question 5

Half note

Answer 5

Rhythm worth 2 beats of sound

Question 6

Bar line

Answer 6

Bar lines divide music into measures of equal duration

Question 7

Measure

Answer 7

Music divided by bar lines into segments of equal duration

Question 8

Double bar line

Answer 8

Symbol that indicates the end of a piece

Question 9

Treble clef

Answer 9

Clef for right hand notes on the piano/clef for higher pitches

Question 10

Whole note

Answer 10

Rhythm worth 4 beats of sound

Question 11

Bass clef

Answer 11

Clef for the left hand notes/clef for lower pitches

Question 12

Grand staff

Answer 12

Treble and bass clef connect by a brace/bracket. instructs the musician to play both clefs at the same time

Question 13

Bracket/brace

Answer 13

Symbol that connect a treble and bass clef to form a grand staff