Rhythms
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
What do we call the long white keys on the piano?
White keys
What hand usually plays treble clef?
Right hand
What hand usually plays bass clef?
Left hand
Which finger plays middle C in right hand position?
Thumb (finger 1)
What kind of note lasts for two beats?
Half note
What are the smaller raised keys called?
Black keys
What do the treble clef lines spell?
EGBDF (Every Good Boy Does Fine)
What do the bass clef lines spell?
GBDFA (Good Boys Do Fine Always)
Which finger plays the C BELOW Middle C in left hand position?
Pinky (finger 5)
Which note gets four beats in 4/4 time?
Whole note
What is the name of the very first white key on a piano?
A
What do the treble clef spaces spell?
FACE
What do the bass clef spaces spell?
ACEG (All Cows Eat Grass)
What is the correct order of fingers in C position (left hand)?
5-4-3-2-1 (C–D–E–F–G)
What is the difference between beat and rhythm?
Beat is the steady pulse; rhythm is the pattern of sounds and silences.
What part of your finger should touch the key?
Finger tip / pad (not flat hand)
What is another name for the treble clef?
G Clef
What is another name for the bass clef?
F Clef
What does “five-finger pattern” mean?
Playing 5 consecutive notes using each finger once
Clap a rhythm that adds up to 4 beats using at least 2 different note values.
(Performance task — teacher judges)
Why is proper posture important when playing piano?
It helps with control, comfort, and technique
If a note is on the second line, what note is it?
G
If a note is on the second line in bass clef, what note is it?
B
Why is it helpful to practice hands separately first?
To build coordination and accuracy before combining hands