TNote/notes

Question 1

Sharp

Answer 1

Symbol = # raises a pitch/ note by 1 key to RIGHT

Question 2

Primary chords of G major

Answer 2

G, D7, C & chord symbols
G - GBD, (G symbol)
D7 - F#CD, (D7 symbol)
C- GCE, (C symbol)

Question 3

Block chords

Answer 3

Chords where each note is played simultaneously (at the same time)

Question 4

Broken chords

Answer 4

Chords where each note is played individually (1 at a time)

Question 5

Crescendo

Answer 5

Gradually gets louder

Question 6

Damper pedal

Answer 6

The pedal on the right, allows notes to echo when keys are hit

Question 7

Diminuendo

Answer 7

Gradually die away

Question 8

Decrescendo

Answer 8

Gradually gets softer

Question 9

Eighth notes

Answer 9

Rhythm worth ½ of 1 beat

Question 9

Fermata

Answer 9

Hold the note longer than its written value

Question 10

Dotted Quarter Notes

Answer 10

Quarter followed by a dot- rhythm worth ½ beats (usually followed by a single eighth note)

Question 10

Charles Hanon

Answer 10

Famous concert pianist and piano teacher invented a series of exercises (etudes) designed to
strengthen the fingers, specifically the pinky (the weakest finger on each hand)

Question 11

D. C. al Fine

Answer 11

“Da capo al fine”, “From the head to the end”; Go back to the beginning and play until the
“fine” symbol