Unit 3 Flashcards
Define G position.
It begins with the right hand one on g above middle C, and left hand 5 below middle c (Or simply the G note)
Where does C position take place?
Middle C.
What are the Melodic & Harmonic intervals in g position?
G, A, B, D, A, B
What does a sharp mean?
Means to play the next key to the right, regardless of whether its black or white
What are the primary chords of G major?
G, D7, C. (Chord notes: G Chord: G, B, D
D7 Chord: C, D, #F
C Chord: G, C, E)
What are block chords?
When three notes of a chord are played together.
What are broken chords?
When three notes of a chord are played separately
What does a damper pedal do?
It makes any tone you sound to continue after you release the key. Pedal on the right, allows notes to echo when hit
What does crescendo mean?
Gradually louder
What does Diminuendo mean?
Gradually softer/die away
What does Decrescendo mean?
Decrease in loudness
What does a fermata mean?
To hold the note longer than its beat value.
What is an eighth note?
Rhythm worth 1/2 of one beat
What does D.C. al fine mean?
Repeat from beginning and play to the end. “Da capo al fine,” “From the head, to the end”, go back to the beginning and play until the “Fine” symbol
What is a dotted quarter note?
Quarter followed by a dot- rhythm worth 1 ½ beats (usually followed by a single eight note)
