UNIT 1

Question 1

Proper posture

Answer 1

Lean slightly forward, arms hang loosely, elbow slightly higher than the keys, bend face squarely, knees slightly under the keyboard, feet flat on the floor

Question 2

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

Answer 2

The same length
Thumb is in the right position
Keys respond instantly
Makes the motion of the thumb going over and under easier

Question 3

Finger numbers

Answer 3

Thumb- 1, Pointer- 2,Middle- 3, Ring- 4, Pinky- 5

Question 4

Note names

Answer 4

ABCDEFG

Question 5

Quarter note

Answer 5

Rhythm worth 1 beat of sound

Question 6

Half Note

Answer 6

Rhythm worth 2 beats of sound

Question 7

Bar Line

Answer 7

Divides the notes into measures

Question 8

Measure

Answer 8

It’s a group of beats or Music divided by bar lines

Question 9

Double bar line

Answer 9

Symbol used at the end of the song

Question 10

Treble clef

Answer 10

Locates and came for the letter G

Question 11

Whole note

Answer 11

Rhythm with 4 beats

Question 12

Bass clef

Answer 12

Clef for lower pitches

Question 13

Grand staff

Answer 13

The treble clef and the bass clef play at the same time. Treble clef and bass clef connected

Question 14

Bracket/brace

Answer 14

Connects treble and bass clef which makes a grand staff