M&M Academy Guitar Beginner Level 2 Flashcards

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1
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What type of guitar is this?

A

Electric Guitar.

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2
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What type of guitar is this?

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Acoustic Guitar.

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3
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What type of guitar is this?

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Bass Guitar.

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4
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On a finger exercise, why do we mix up the order of the notes we play?

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This is so that our fingers can get used to playing with ‘4 fingers over 4 frets’ in any order.

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5
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On the 2nd riff (Satisfaction), we see a ‘tied note’ (the number 5). What does this mean?

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A tied note is where you carry the note (rhythm) over to the next bar. This means that the (5) in brackets is actually still the same 5 as before the bar/line.

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What fingers should we use to play ‘Feel Good Inc’?

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Our first and second fingers.

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7
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In the song ‘Yellow Submarine’ by the Beatles, we learn how to do a quick transition between the G and the D chord. How does this work?

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We keep our 3rd finger down, as we change chords.

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8
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How do you play a G chord?

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9
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How do you play an A chord?

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10
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How do you play an E chord?

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How do you play a D chord?

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What is this note called and how many beats is it worth?

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The note is called a minim and is worth 2 beats.

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13
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How many minims can you fit in one bar?

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2

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14
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What is this note called and how many beats is it worth?

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It’s a Semibreve and it lasts for 4 beats.

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How many semibreves can you fit in one bar?

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1

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16
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What is a minim worth when compared to a semibreve and a crotchet?

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A minim is worth half a semibreve or two crotchets.

17
Q

What is this symbol?

A

A Treble Clef.

18
Q

What is this symbol?

A

A set of quavers.

19
Q

What letter is on Fret 2 of your E string?

A

F# (sharp) or Gb (flat)

20
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What letter is on Fret 4 of your E string?

A

G# (sharp) or Ab (flat)

21
Q

What letter is on Fret 6 of your E string?

A

A# (sharp) or Bb (flat)

22
Q

Where is C# on your E string?

A

Fret 9

23
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Where is Db on your E string?

A

Fret 9

24
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Where is Ab on your E string?

A

Fret 4

25
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Where is B# on your E string?

A

Fret 8. This is also the letter C

26
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Where is Fb on your E string?

A

Open string. Also the letter E

27
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Where is Eb on your E string?

A

Fret 11

28
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What is the definition of a scale?

A

A scale is a set of notes that move up or down in order, in pitch.

29
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What can scales be used for?

A

Scales are used primarily for solos and improvisation. They can also be used to create melodies and embellish chords.

30
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What happens to a scale if you change the starting (root) note?

A

The scale will change key if you move the starting note to a different letter (pitch). For example, if you start on the letter G (fret 3, E string), then you will now be playing in the key of G.