Chapter 1 Flashcards
What octave is middle C?
C4
How many lines and spaces are on a staff?
5 lines
4 spaces
What is the pattern of steps in a major scale?
W W H W W W H
Sharps and Flats are written (before/after) the note it applies to.
before
Where should accidentals be written in relation to the note it applies?
on the same line/space (before the note)
Double flats are written like…
bb
Double sharps are written like…
X
Two notes that sound the same are called _____.
Enharmonic
List the pattern of sharps.
F C G D A E B
List the pattern of flats.
B E A D G C F
How do you determine the key of a key signature using sharps?
Look at the last sharp—the key is a half step up.
How do you determine the key of a key signature using flats?
Look at the second to last flat—this is the key.
Where should the stem of a note be placed if the note is on the middle line?
either up or down is acceptable
Where should the stem of a note be placed if the note is above the middle line?
down
Where should the stem of a note be placed if the note is below the middle line?
up
What is the difference between a major and natural minor scale?
The 3rd, 6th, and 7th of the major scale are flatted
What is the harmonic minor scale?
Natural minor scale with a raised 7th
Flat 3rd, 6th; Natural 7th
What is the melodic minor scale?
Natural minor scale with a raised 6th and 7th ASCENDING
(Flat 3rd; Natural 6th and 7th)
When descending, follow the natural minor scale
T/F: Harmonic and Melodic minor keys are written with sharps and flats.
False: Harmonic and Melodic minors are not keys—they are variations of the natural minor keys and are written in using accidentals.
To find a relative minor key…
… take the major key, and go down 3 half steps.
