M&M Academy Guitar Beginner Level 2

Question 1

What type of guitar is this?

Answer 1

Electric Guitar.

Question 2

What type of guitar is this?

Answer 2

Acoustic Guitar.

Question 3

What type of guitar is this?

Answer 3

Bass Guitar.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Our first and second fingers.

Question 7

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?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

How do you play a G chord?

Answer 8

Question 9

How do you play an A chord?

Answer 9

Question 10

How do you play an E chord?

Answer 10

Question 11

How do you play a D chord?

Answer 11

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

How many minims can you fit in one bar?

Answer 13

2

Question 14

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

Answer 14

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

Question 15

How many semibreves can you fit in one bar?

Answer 15

1

Question 16

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

Answer 16

A minim is worth half a semibreve or two crotchets.

Question 17

What is this symbol?

Answer 17

A Treble Clef.

Question 18

What is this symbol?

Answer 18

A set of quavers.

Question 19

What letter is on Fret 2 of your E string?

Answer 19

F# (sharp) or Gb (flat)

Question 20

What letter is on Fret 4 of your E string?

Answer 20

G# (sharp) or Ab (flat)

Question 21

What letter is on Fret 6 of your E string?

Answer 21

A# (sharp) or Bb (flat)

Question 22

Where is C# on your E string?

Answer 22

Fret 9

Question 23

Where is Db on your E string?

Answer 23

Fret 9

Question 24

Where is Ab on your E string?

Answer 24

Fret 4

Question 25

Where is B# on your E string?

Answer 25

Fret 8. This is also the letter C

Question 26

Where is Fb on your E string?

Answer 26

Open string. Also the letter E

Question 27

Where is Eb on your E string?

Answer 27

Fret 11

Question 28

What is the definition of a scale?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What can scales be used for?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

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

Answer 30

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.