Piano Knowledge
The number of keys on the piano.
What is 88?
This is the highest note on the piano.
What is a "C"?
In 4/4 time, the number of beats a quarter note receives.
What is 1?
The musical alphabet.
What is "A,B,C,D,E,F,G"?
Always adjust this when you sit down to play.
What is the bench?
The number of pedals an acoustic piano has.
What is 3?
This is the lowest note on the piano.
What is "A"?
In 4/4 time, the number of beats a half-note receives.
What is 2?
This is the main key in the MIDDLE of the piano.
What is "Middle C"?
When you play by memory, your eyes should be looking at this.
What are your hands?
The accessory to the piano that produces a "clicking sound" to assist in keeping the beat.
What is a metronome?
The black keys are called or named this.
What are sharps or flats or "accidentals"?
In 4/4 time, the number of beats a whole note receives.
What is 4?
Forte.
What is loud?
When you first sit down, your hands should be here.
What is your lap?
The type of piano is mainly used in recitals and big concerts.
What is a grand piano?
This has 5 lines and 4 spaces.
What is the musical staff?
In 4/4 time, the number of beats a dotted half-note receive.
What is 3?
The fifth finger.
What is "the pinky"?
After you play, make sure you do this.
What is take a bow?
The name of the first piano.
What is the pianoforte?
The number of notes in a scale.
What are 8 notes?
In 4/4 time, the number of beats a half rest receives.
What is 2?
Your fingers have this shape when playing the piano.
What are curved fingers or "bear claws"?
If you make a few mistakes, this is what you do.
What is take a deep breath and either keep going or start over?