UNIT 1 VOCABULARY Flashcards
What are thru characteristics of good posture
Lean slightly forward, let your arms hang loosely from your shoulders, have your
elbows higher than the keys, make sure the bench is centered in front of the keyboard, keep your
knees slightly under the keyboard, keep your feet flat on the floor
Why is using curved fingers important when playing the keyboard
Having curved fingers makes
it so each finger has the same length,curved fingers brings your thumb into the right playing
position, having curved fingers makes it easier to control the keys when you play,lastly curved
fingers provides an arch that allows you to turn your thumb under your fingers and cross your
other fingers under your thumb.
What are the finger numbers
:For your right and left hand,finger 1-thumb,finger 2-pointer finger, finger 3-
middle finger, finger 4-ring finger, finger 5-pinky
What are the note names for treble and bass clef.
For treble clef:E,G,B,D,F and the space notes:F,A,C,E and for bass
clef:G,B,D,F,A and the space notes:A,C,E,G.
What is a quarter note
A short note that is 1 beat
What is a half note
A long note that is 2 beats
What is a bar line
Divides music into measures of equal duration
What is a measure
Sections of music divides by bar lines into segments of equal duration
What is a double bar line
Symbol that indicates the end of a piece
What is a treble clef
Clef for right hand notes on the piano/clef for higher pitches
What is a whole note
Rhythm worth 4 beats of sounds
What is the bass clef
Clef for left hand notes
What is the grand staff
The bass staff and the treble staff joined together with a brace. Instructs the musician to play both clefs at the same time
What is a bracket/brace
Symbol that connects a treble and bass clef to form a grand staff
