keyboard unit 1

Question 1

what is the proper posture for playing the keyboard

Answer 1

1.let arms hand loosely
2.back straight lean forward
3.feet flat on the floor and forward
4.curved fingers
5.elbows slightly higher than keys
6.bench forward and knees under keyboard

Question 2

curved fingers

Answer 2

1. Provide an arch, making it possible to cross over and under the thumb.
2. Keys respond instantly.
3. Each finger is the same length.
4. Bring the thumb into the correct playing position.

Question 3

finger numbers

Answer 3

Thumb-1
Ponter-2
Middle-3
Ring-4
Pinky-5

Question 4

note names

Answer 4

Treble lines-EGBDF Spaces-FACE
Bass line-GBDFA Spaces-ACEG

Question 5

quarter note

Answer 5

rhythm worth 1 beat

Question 6

half note

Answer 6

rhythm worth 2 beats

Question 7

bar line

Answer 7

divides music into measures of equal duration

Question 8

measure

Answer 8

sections of music divided by a bar line

Question 9

double bar line

Answer 9

symbol that indicates the end of a piece

Question 10

treble clef

Answer 10

played by the right hand and plays the higher keys

Question 11

whole note

Answer 11

rhythm worth 4 beats of sound

Question 12

bass clef

Answer 12

notes played by the right hand and plays the lower notes

Question 13

grand staff

Answer 13

both the treble and bass clef connected by a brace or braket

Question 14

braxce/braket

Answer 14

holds the treble and bass clef together to make a grand staff