Unit 1 Keyboard flashcard
What is the proper posture?
leaning slightly forwards, let arms hang loosely from shoulder, elbow slightly higher than keys, bench must face keyboard squarely, knees slightly under the keyboard, feet flat on the floor
What are 4 good reasons for using curved fingers?
When fingers are curved each finger is the same length, Curved fingers bring the thumb to the correct playing position
Keys respond instantly
Curved fingers make an arch possible for crossing over and under thumb
what are the numbers on each fingers?
Left and right hands: Thumb 1, Pointer 2, Middle 3, Ring 4, Pinky 5
What are the notes name for treble and bass?
Treble clef lines- EGBDF, Spaces- FACE
Bass clef lines, GBDFA, Spaces ACEG
What is a measure?
Music divided by bar lines into segments if equal duration
What is a quarter note?
Rhythm worth one beat of sound
What is a double bar line?
symbol that indicates the end if a piece
What is the treble clef?
clef for right hand notes on the piano/clef for higher pitches
What is a half note?
Rhythm worth 2 beats of sound
What is a bar line?
Bar lines divide music into measures of equal duration
What is a whole note?
Rhythm worth 4 beats of sound
What is a base clef?
Clef for the left-hand notes/clef for lower pitches
What is grand staff?
Treble and bass clef connected by a brace/bracket. Instructs the musician to play both clef at the same time
What is a bracket/brace?
Symbol that connects a treble ad bass clef to form a grand staff.
