Unit1

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

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

Answer 2

When the fingers are curved each finger has in effect the same length.
Curved fingers bring the thumb into the correct playing position.
With curved fingers key respond instantly you are in control when you curve.
Keys respond instantly

Question 3

Finger numbers

Answer 3

Note names (treble & bass)
ABCDEFG
Treble clef lines - EGBDF, spaces- FACE
Bass clef lines- GBDFA, spaces- ACEG

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

Divide the music into measure of equal duration.

Question 7

Measure

Answer 7

Music divided by bar lines into segments of equal duration

Question 8

Double bar line

Answer 8

used to end a piece.

Question 9

Treble clef

Answer 9

Clef for right hand notes on the piano/clef for higher pitches.

Question 10

Whole note

Answer 10

a very long note 4 count

Question 11

Bass clef

Answer 11

Clef for the lower pitches and left hand

Question 12

Grand staff

Answer 12

The Bass Staff and Treble staff joined together. Tells the musician to play both clefs at the same time.

Question 13

Bracket/brace

Answer 13

Joins together the Bass Staff and Treble Staff to form grand staff.