Notation
How many lines are in a staff?
5
What kind of note lasts for two beats?
Half note
We usually play treble clef with our ____ hand.
right
What symbol lowers a note by a half step?
flat
What does mezzo forte mean?
medium loud
What note is on the first line of the treble clef staff?
E
How many beats does a quarter note get in 4/4 time?
1 beat
Moving left on the keyboard makes the pitch go ____.
down / lower
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 playing the harmony and which is the melody?
RH = Harmony. LH = Melody.
What is the mnemonic we use to remember the line notes for bass clef?
Good Burritos Don't Fall Apart
How many beats are in a measure of 2/4 time?
2 beats
Which pedal sustains notes?
the pedal on the right
What do we call the dots on top / under note heads?
staccato
What major key has two sharps in its key signature?
D Major
What do we call two staves connected by a brace and beginning bar line?
Grand Staff
What does a dot after a note mean?
It adds half of the note's value.
How many groups of two black keys are on the piano?
What does a slur tell us to do?
Connect the notes and play them in a smooth, flowing manner.
What does it mean if we see 15ma under a note?
play it two octaves lower
What note is three ledger lines below bass clef?
What information is given by the bottom number in a time signature?
It tells you what type of note receives one beat.
What does the pedal on the left do?
dampens/softens sound
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 dotted quarter note?
4.5 beats