unit 1

Question 1

What are characteristics of good posture?

Answer 1

Sit tall, Lean slightly forward, Let arms hang loosely from shoulders, Elbows
slightly higher keys, Bench must face the keyboard squarely, Knees slightly under the keyboard,
Feet flat on the floor. Right foot may be slightly forward.

Question 2

Curved fingers (four good reasons for playing with curved fingers)

Answer 2

1.Same length
2.Brings thumb into correct position
3.Control when you curve
4.Provide ARCH that makes this motion possible

Question 3

Finger numbers

Answer 3

Thumb:1
Index: 2
Middle:3
Ring: 4
Pinkie:5
same on the left hand.

Question 4

Note names (treble & bass)

Answer 4

Treble:Face,Every Good Bird Does Fly.
Bass: Every Cow Eats Grass, Good Burritos Don’t Fall Apart

Question 5

Quarter note

Answer 5

1 beat

Question 6

Half note

Answer 6

2 beat

Question 7

Bar line

Answer 7

To separate the music

Question 8

Measure

Answer 8

A Group of beats

Question 9

Double bar line

Answer 9

To stop the song.

Question 10

Treble clef

Answer 10

FACE & EGBDF

Question 11

Whole note

Answer 11

4 beats

Question 12

Bass clef

Answer 12

ACEG & GBDFA

Question 13

Grand staff

Answer 13

Both c-g position together.

Question 14

Bracket/Brace

Answer 14

A symbol used to connect the treble and bass staves in the grand staff