Chapter 3 - Pitch (Part 2)

Question 1

How many semitones is a perfect 5th from Middle C?

Answer 1

7 semitones

Question 2

How many semitones is a minor 3rd from Middle C?

Answer 2

3

Question 3

How many semitones is a major 2nd from Middle C?

Answer 3

2 semitones

Question 4

True or False: The key of C major transposed up a major 2nd becomes the key of D major

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False: The key of C minor transposed down a minor 3rd becomes the key of A minor

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or False: The key of C major transposed up a perfect 5th becomes the key of F major

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The key of G major transposed up a minor 3rd becomes ___ major

Answer 7

B flat major

Question 8

The key of G minor transposed down a perfect 5th becomes the key of ___ minor

Answer 8

C minor

Question 9

The key of E minor transposed down a minor 3rd becomes ____ minor

Answer 9

C sharp minor

Question 10

What should you do when transposing melodies with accidentals?

Answer 10

Check for the key signature and check for whether or not you need to do anything to the accidentals

Question 11

How will an instrument in B flat sound like?

Answer 11

A major 2nd lower

Question 12

How will instruments in A sound like?

Answer 12

A minor 3rd lower

Question 13

What do instruments in F sound like?

Answer 13

A perfect 5th lower