Notation
Grand Staff
What kind of note lasts for three beats?
Dotted half note
Moving from note to note on the piano without skipping any keys is called ____ steps.
half
What symbol lowers a note by a half step?
flat
What does mezzo forte mean?
play medium loud
What note is on the first line of the treble clef staff?
E
How many beats are in a measure of 5/4 time?
5 beats
What is extended position?
When you stretch your fingers out to reach further intervals - skipping some keys with your fingers
Our key signature includes an F#, but we don't want the next F to be sharp. What symbol do we use?
natural
RH is playing long, consistent notes. LH is moving rapidly and covering a wide range of notes.
Which hand is most likely playing the harmony and which is the melody?
RH = Harmony. LH = Melody.
What note is on the top line of the Bass Clef?
A
What does the dot NEXT to a note do?
Take half the value of the written note, then add that value to the original value. I.e Dotted half note = 3
Which pedal, out of the 3, sustains notes?
The pedal on the right.
What is it called when we gradually get slower?
Ritardando
What major key has one flat in the key signature?
F Major
What is the Treble Clef nicknamed?
The G clef
What does a dot under/above a note mean?
To play short - staccato.
What does 8va mean?
What does a slur tell us to do?
Connect the notes and play them in a smooth, flowing manner.
What scale degree do we raise in harmonic minor?
The 7th
What note is on the bottom line of the Bass Clef?
G
What information is given by the bottom number in a time signature?
It tells you what type of note receives one beat.
What is the pedal on the far left called?
Una corda or soft pedal
What does D.C. al Fine mean?
return to the beginning and play until you reach Fine.
How many beats is a dotted half note tied to a half note, minus a quarter note?
4 beats