Jazz Lab Jeopardy

Harmony

100

What is the root of a C Major Chord

C

200

What Interval Marks the first two notes of Amazing Grace

Perfect Fourth

300

If you have a G major Chord in first inversion - What note starts the chord

B

400

What is the formula to build a major scale in whole steps and half steps

W W H W W W H

500

What are the Greek names of the modes of the Major Scale

Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aolian, Locrian

Rhythm

100

How many quarter notes are in one measure of 4/4 time

4

200

What type of rhythm consists of three even notes that fit into one quarter note

Extra points for the exact answer

Triplets 

Eighth Note Triplets

300

How many eighth notes fit into a measure of 2/4

4

400

What does adding a dot do to the length of a note

Add's half of the original note length 

500

Clap a bembe rhythm 

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Jazz Greats

100

Who is the most famous Jazz Trumpet Player responsible for writing "So What"

Miles Davis

200

Who Wrote "Giant Steps"

John Coltrane

300

What jazz musician had the nickname "Bird"

Charlie Parker

400

What is the last name of a saxophonist with the first name "Sonny"

Rollins or Stitt

500

Name 5 Jazz Pianists

Ahmad Jamal

Mulgrew Miller

Bill Evans

Robert Glasper

Aaron Parks

Bud Powell

Thelonious Monk

Chic Corea 

Duke Ellington 

Art Tatum

Herbie Hancock 

ETC.

Chord Spelling

100

What notes are in a C Major Triad

C E G

200

What notes are in a G-7 chord

G Bb D F

300

What notes are in a B diminished triad

B D F

400

What notes are in a Dmajor7#11 chord

D F# A C# G#

500

What notes are in a G7#9b13 chord

G B D F Ab Eb

Paul

100

What 4 instruments does Paul mainly play

Bass, Guitar, Drums, Piano

200

Where is Paul From

Extra points for home-town

Boston - Massachussets

(Newton)

300

Where did Paul go to College

Skidmore

400

What was Paul's first Job at Saint Ann's

Classroom Assistant / Substitute Teacher

500

What is Paul's favorite Saint Ann's Meal?

Dumplings