Basics & Keyboard
1/4 of a whole note, 1 beat.
What key signature has no accidentals?
C Major
What is an interval?
The distance between 2 pitches
How many notes in a triad?
Three
How many beats does a half note get in 4/4 time signature?
2
Name the basic notes on the keyboard.
What is the circle of fifths used for?
To identify major key signatures.
How many half steps in a perfect interval?
0
What are the three primary chords?
Tonic, Subdominant, Dominant
What is another word for "half-step"?
Semitone
What notes go in the spaces of a treble cleff?
F,A,C,E
List the sharp and flat keys.
Sharps: F-C-G-D-A-E-B
Flats: B-E-A-D-G-C-F
What are the major intervals?
2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th
What does a major triad consist of?
A root, a major third, and a perfect fifth.
Find the note that is a perfect fifth interval above C
G
What is a half step?
The distance between one key to the next key
What scale has 7 sharps?
C# Major Scale
What are compound intervals?
Intervals larger than one octave
What roman numerals are used for the three primary chords?
I, IV, V
What is tempo?
The speed at which the piece should be played.
What is it called when two notes have the same pitch?
Enharmonics
What are relative majors/relative minors?
Scales that share a key signature.
Find the interval: D to B
M6
How are triads labeled?
By their root.
Example: "A C minor triad"
What does forte mean?
To play loud