unit 1 flashcards
Proper posture
1.Fingers are curved, each finger is the same length
2.curved fingers bring the thumb into the correct playing position
3.with curved fingers keys respond instantly
4. curved fingers make an arch possible for crossing over and under the thumb
Finger numbers
-Left and right hand
-The thumb is 1
The pointer is 2
-The middle is 3
-The ring is 4
-The pinky is 5
Note names
ABCDEFG
Quarter note
-A rhythm worth one beat of sound
Half note
-A rhythm worth 2 beats of sound
Bar line
-Bar lines defied the music into measures of equal durations
Measure
-sections of music divided into equal duration
Double bar line
-a symbol that indicates the end of a piece
Treble clef
-The clef for the right-hand notes on the piano
Whole note
- a rhythm for four beats of sound
Bass clef
-the clef for left hand notes
Grand staff
- a treble bass clef connected by a brace or bracket
- It instructs the musician play both clefs at the same time
Bracket/brace
-symbol that connects the treble and bass clef to form a grand staff