Keyboard

Question 1

Proper posture

Answer 1

Lean slightly forward
Let arms hang loosely from shoulders.
Elbows slightly higher than keys.
Bench must face the keyboard squarely
Feet flat on the floor

Question 2

Curved fingers

Answer 2

When the fingers are curved each finger has in effect the same length.
Curved fingers bring the thumb into the correct playing position.
With curved fingers key respond instantly you are in control when you curve.
Keys respond instantly

Question 3

Finger numbers

Answer 3

Left hand and Right Hands:
Thumb-1,Pointer-2,Middle-3, Ring-4,Pinky-5

Question 4

Note names (treble & bass)

Answer 4

ABCDEFG

Question 5

Treble clef lines

Answer 5

EGBDF, spaces- FACE

Question 6

Bass clef lines

Answer 6

GBDFA, spaces- ACEG

Question 7

Quarter note

Answer 7

Rhythm worth one beat of sound

Question 8

Half note

Answer 8

Rhythm worth 2 beats of sound

Question 9

Bar line

Answer 9

Divide the music into measure of equal duration.

Question 10

Measure

Answer 10

Music divided by bar lines into segments of equal duration

Question 11

Double bar line

Answer 11

used to end a piece.

Question 12

Treble clef

Answer 12

Clef for right hand notes on the piano/clef for higher pitches.

Question 13

Whole note

Answer 13

a very long note 4 count

Question 14

Bass clef

Answer 14

Clef for the lower pitches and left hand

Question 15

Grand staff

Answer 15

The Bass Staff and Treble staff joined together. Tells the musician to play both clefs at the same time.

Question 16

Bracket/brace

Answer 16

Joins together the Bass Staff and Treble Staff to form grand staff.