Unit 1

Question 1

Proper posture

Answer 1

Lean slightly forward, let arms hang loosely from shoulders, Elbows slightly higher than keys, bench must face the keyboard squarely, feet flat on the floor.

Question 2

Four good reasons for playing with curved fingers.

Answer 2

When fingers are curved each finger is the same length, curved fingers bring the thumb into the correct playing position, keys respond instantly, curved fingers make an arch possible for crossing over.

Question 3

Finger numbers (Left and Right)

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Quarter note

Answer 4

Rhythm worth one beat of sound

Question 5

Half note

Answer 5

Rhythm worth 2 beats of sound

Question 6

bar line

Answer 6

Bar lines that divide according to the signature

Question 7

Measure

Answer 7

A segment of time within a piece of music defined by a given number of beats

Question 8

Double bar line

Answer 8

Two side by side vertical lines, indicating the end of one section and the beginning of another signature.

Question 9

Treble clef

Answer 9

Clef for right hand

Question 10

whole note

Answer 10

worth four beats of sound

Question 11

Bass clef

Answer 11

Clef for left hand/ lower hand notes

Question 12

grand staff

Answer 12

treble and bass clef connecting by a brace/Bracket instructs the Musician to play both clefs at the same time.

Question 13

Bracket/brace

Answer 13

Symbols that connect a treble and bass clef