Unit 1

Question 1

Proper posture

Answer 1

lean slightly forward
Let arms hang loosely from shoulders
Elbow slightly higher than keys
Bence must face keyboard squarely
Knees slightly under the keyboard
Feet flat on the floor

Question 2

Curved fingers (four good reasons for playing with curved fingers)

Answer 2

When fingers are curved each fingers is the same length. Curved fingers bring the thumb into the correct playing position.
Keys respond instantly. Curved fingers make an arch possible for crossing over.

Question 3

Finger numbers

Answer 3

LEFT and RIGHT HANDS
THUMB-1, Pointer-2,middle-3, ring-4, pinky-5

Question 4

Note names (treble & bass)

Answer 4

ABCDEFG

Question 5

Quarter note

Answer 5

Rhythm worth one beat of sound.

Question 6

Half note

Answer 6

Rhythm worth two beats of sound.

Question 7

Bar line

Answer 7

bar lines that divide.

Question 8

Measure:

Answer 8

a segment of time within a piece of music defined by a given number of beats.

Question 9

Double bar line:

Answer 9

Two side-by-side vertical lines, indicating the end of one section and the beginning of another.

Question 10

Treble clef

Answer 10

clef for right

Question 11

Whole note:

Answer 11

worth four beats of sound

Question 12

Bass clef:

Answer 12

clef for left hand/lower hand notes

Question 13

Grand staff

Answer 13

Treble and bass clef connecting by a brace bracket. Instructs the Musician to play both clefs at the same time