Major Scales

Question 1

What is a scale

Answer 1

A scale is a series of notes that are played in succession following a specific pattern of tones and semitones

Question 2

What is the pattern of tones and semi-tones for a major scale

Answer 2

The pattern of tones and semi-tones for a major scale is: Tone-Tone-Semitone-Tone-Tone-Tone-Semitone

Question 3

Where do the semi-tones occur in major scale

Answer 3

The semi-tones in a major scale occur between the 3rd and 4th degree and the 7th-8th degree

Question 4

In a major scale how are semi-tones indicated

Answer 4

In a major scale semi-tones are indicated using a curved line called a slur

Question 5

Where does a major scale get it’s name from

Answer 5

A major scale gets its name from the tonic or the first note of the scale

Question 6

What does the term key refer to in reference to a piece of music

Answer 6

The key in reference to a piece of music refers to the specific scale on which the piece of music is based upon

Question 7

What does the term Key Signature refer to in reference to a piece of music

Answer 7

A key Signature in reference to a piece of music refers to the collection of sharps or flats placed at the beginning and indicating the key of piece of music and all the sharps and flats that need to played throughout a piece of music.

Question 8

What is the order of sharps in the key Signature

Answer 8

The order of sharps in the key Signature is as follow: F,C,G,D,A, E,B

Question 9

What is the order of Flats in the key Signature

Answer 9

The order of flats in the key signature is as follows: B, E, A,D, G,C, F

Question 10

Name all the degrees of a scale

Answer 10

The Degrees of Scale are as follows:
1-Tonic
2-Supertonic
3-Mediant
4-Subdominant
5-Dominant
6-Submediant
7-Leading Note

Question 11

Cantabile

Answer 11

in a singing style

Question 12

Dolce

Answer 12

sweet, gentle

Question 13

Fine

Answer 13

the end

Question 14

grazioso

Answer 14

graceful

Question 15

maestoso

Answer 15

majestic pace

Question 16

mano destra, M.D.

Answer 16

right hand

Question 17

mano sinstra

Answer 17

left hand

Question 18

marcato

Answer 18

marked or stressed

Question 19

What is the key signature of C major

Answer 19

C major has no flats and no sharps

Question 20

What is the key signature of G major

Answer 20

G major has 1 sharp which is F#

Question 21

What is the key signature of D major

Answer 21

D major has two sharps: F#, C#

Question 22

What is the key signature of A major

Answer 22

A major is three sharps: F#, C#, G#

Question 23

What is the key signature of E Major

Answer 23

E major has four sharps: F#, C#, G#, D#

Question 24

What is the Key Signature of B Major

Answer 24

B major has five sharps: F#,C#, G#, D#, A#

Question 25

What is the key signature of F# major

Answer 25

F# major has six sharps: F#C#, G#, D#, A#, E#

Question 26

What is the Key Signature of F major

Answer 26

F major has one Flat: B

Question 27

What is the key signature of C# major

Answer 27

C# major has all seven sharps

Question 28

What is the key signature of Bb major

Answer 28

Bb major has two flats: B,E

Question 29

What is the key signature of Eb major

Answer 29

Eb major has three flats: B, E, A,

Question 30

What is the key signature of Ab major

Answer 30

Ab major has four Flats: B,E,A,D

Question 31

What is the key signature of Db

Answer 31

Db has six flats

Question 32

What is the key Signature of Cb

Answer 32

Cb has all seven flats