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NotationSection 1
A note is a symbol that represents a pitch, or musical tone.Notes are placed on a staff as space notes or line notes.
SPACE notesLINE notes445445
The WHOLE NOTE is shaped like a hollow oval:
1. Circle S for space note or L for line note.
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The five lines and four spaces of a staff are numbered from bottom to top. 445444451
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45
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4454442. Write the line and space numbers.
44464444444444444453. Write the correct number under each line or space note.
Lines
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5. Draw whole notes on the middle lines.
4. Draw whole notes in the space between the lines.
When drawing a note head with a stem, shape it like a tilted oval.
Trace the note heads.Add UP stems to each note head.
The HALF NOTE consists of a note head and a stem.The note head is not filled in. stem
note head
Stem Placement: UP Stems When the stem goes up, it is placed on the right side of the note head.
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A note with an up stemresembles the letter “d.”
The QUARTER NOTE consists of a solid note head and stem.
Draw half notes with up stems.
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Stem Placement: DOWN Stems When the stem goes down, it is placed on the left side of the note head.
A note with a down stemresembles the letter “p.”
8. Trace the note heads.Add DOWN stems to each note head.
MEMORY AID: Replace the lowercase “d” and “p” in “doctor pepper” with half notes: octor epper
Stem DirectionNotes below the middle line (line 3) have up stems:
Notes above the middleline have down stems:
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Stems of notes on the 3rd line can go up or down.
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Add stems to each note head.10.
Draw half notes with down stems. 9.
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Stem LengthThe stem should extend three more lines or spaces from the note head. 4555664h h
The length of the stem should equal the length of three more note heads.
Add a down stem to each note head.12.
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The DOTTED HALF NOTE consists of a hollow note head, stem, and a dot placed always to the right of the note head.
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The Treble and Bass ClefSection 2
1. Name the line notes.
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`4444444444444444446wwwwwwww2. Name the space notes.
3. Name the line and space notes.
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Line Notes
`444444w w w w wE G B D F
Space Notes
`444466w w w wF A C E
The names of the line and space notes of the treble staff:
The Treble ClefThe treble clef, also called the G clef, marks the G line on the staff.
line 2 Treble G
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4. Draw whole notes on the lines and spaces indicated.
`466-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-line G line Fspace F line Dspace C line Espace A
5. Draw half notes on the lines and spaces indicated.
`466-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-line B line Gspace E line Fspace A line Espace C
The Bass ClefThe bass clef, also called the F clef,marks the F line on the staff.
Line Notes
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Space Notes
144446w w w wGA C E
The names of the line and space notes of the bass clef:
line 4 bass F
6. Name the line notes.
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8. Name the line and space notes.
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Draw quarter notes on the lines and spaces indicated.
Draw dotted half notes on the lines and spaces indicated.
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`466-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-B GE FA DC
1466-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-F DA GB EC
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On the staves below, draw whole notes as named. Use lines or spaces of your choice. Note the clef signs.
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The Grand StaffThe treble and bass staves are joined by a brace to form the grand staff. `44544444444
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bar lines
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double bar line
Middle C is written on a ledger line between the bass and treble staves.
Middle C will be placed closer to the treble or bass staff.
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Treble clef middle C Bass clef middle C
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The bar lines extend through both staves of the grand staff
The double bar line has athin line and a thick line.
ledger line
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Drawing Middle CWhen drawing middle C on the treble clef, the distance between the ledger line and line 1 should be the same as the distance between the other lines of the staff.
`45w The spaces betweenthe lines are equal.
12. Draw an X across the middle C’s which are not placed correctly.
`45 `45 `45 `45 `4513. Practice drawing middle C’s on this staff. Place the ledger line along the dotted line.
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`4444444444444Practice drawing middle C’s on this staff. Place them the correct distance from the first line.
15. Draw a middle C on the treble staff.`44144
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When drawing middle C on the bass clef, the distance between the ledger line and line 5 should be the same as the distance between the other lines of the staff.
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16. Draw an X across the middle C’s which are not placed correctly.
17. Practice drawing middle C’s on this staff. Place the ledger line along the dotted line.
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14444444444444Practice drawing middle C’s on this staff. Place them the correct distance from the fifth line.
19. Draw a middle C on the bass staff.`44144
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20. Name the notes.
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The D Above Middle CThere is only room for one note betweenmiddle C and the first line of the treble staff.
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The B Below Middle CThe note between middle C and thefifth line of the bass staff is B.
C A
C
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21. Name the notes.
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REVIEW: Section 21. Name the notes. Notice the clef signs.
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2. Draw dotted half notes on the lines and spaces indicated. Notice the clef signs.
`466-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-line E line Bspace F line Gspace E line Fspace C
`466-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-Middle C line Dspace A line Gspace D line Espace C
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3. Label the parts of the grand staff.
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Name the notes.
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`54A time signature is placed at the beginning of a piece of music,to the right of the clef sign.
The top number shows how many beats in each measure.
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The bottom number shows the note value that gets one beat.
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Examples:
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Bar lines are used to separate measures.A double bar line is used mark the end of a piece or section.
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Time SignaturesSection 3
There are three beats per measure. The quarter note ( ) gets one beat. `5534 q
Measure
6-45-66Bar Line
64-=Double Bar Line
6-45-66Time Signature 4444
1. Circle the correct symbol for each term.
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Bass Clef
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3. Write the number of beats per measure according to each time signature.243444 54 64
Beats per measure:
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There are four beats in each ________________________________ . 44Fill in the blanks.
Whole Note Half Note Quarter NoteDotted Half Note
Here are the note values for time signatures with 4as the bottom number:
4 beats 2 beats3 beats 1 beat
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One note equals notes.
One note equals notes.
One note equals notes.
One note equals notes.
Write the correct number of beats each note or group of notes gets.
Write the correct number that completes each statement.
The ___________________ note gets one beat. (draw the note)
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Rhythm Drills in $4TimeClap the rhythms as you count aloud. Repeat each exercise until you can clap and count at a steady pace.
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Rhythm Drills in #4TimeClap the rhythms as you count aloud. Repeat each exercise until you can clap and count at a steady pace.
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Rhythm Drills in @4TimeClap the rhythms as you count aloud.8.
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Write the counts of each measure below the notes.
Add bar lines where they are needed. Check the time signatures.
Write the top number of the time signature in each measure.
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12. Your teacher will play two examples in each exercise.Each example has two measures.The first measure of each example is given. Write the rhythm for the second measure of each example.
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The act of writing on the staff the notes of a rhythm that is performed is called rhythmic dictation.As you complete these or any rhythmic dictation drills, always keep in mind the following tips:
Ear Training: Rhythmic Dictation
At first, just listen carefully and count the beats of the measure as you hear the rhythm. Always write lightly at first (because you may need to erase a bit!).Check your answer by playing along quietly as you read your own writing.
The student/teacher exercises should be repeated regularly until they are easily done. You can find more practice sheets at the following website:
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RestsSection 4
A rest is a symbol used to indicate silence for a certain length of time.
The Whole RestThe whole rest is a solid rectangle whichhangs from line 4 of the staff.
441. Draw a whole rest in each measure
line 4
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The whole rest looks like a (w)hole in the ground.
A whole rest indicates a full measure of silence.
When illustrated outside the staff, a line is added to the top of the rectangle.
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2. Draw a half rest in each measure.
line 3
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The half rest - think oftwo eyes under a hat.
The Half RestThe half rest sits on line 3 of the staff.
When illustrated outside the staff, a line is added to the bottom of the rectangle.
In time signatures with 4as the bottom number, the half rest gets two beats.
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To draw a quarter rest, follow these steps.
then add alittle curve.
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3. Draw a quarter rest in each measure.
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In time signatures with 4as the bottom number, each rest receives the following beats:
4 beats 2 beats 1 beatQ
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5. Draw the rest named in each measure.
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A whole rest is used to indicate silencefor a full measure, regardless of the timesignature. `455- 4243 1455-
In time signatures with 4as the bottom number, the quarter rest gets one beat.
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Write the correct number of beats the notes and rests get in time signatures with 4as the bottom number.
Write the top number of the time signature in each measure.
Write the counts of each measure under the notes and rests.
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5. Draw a line connecting each group of notes and rests to the correct time signature.
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Bar Line64-=Double Bar Line
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IntervalsSection 5
An Interval is the distance in pitch between two tones.
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2nd The interval of a 2nd is the same as a STEP.
The 2nd on the staff: `444-444-w w w w
line to space
space to line
1. Draw a 2nd up from each given note. Use whole notes. Name the notes.
w w w2. Draw a 2nd down from each given note. Use half notes. Name the notes.
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A B
3rd The interval of a 3rdis the same as a SKIP.
The 3rd on the staff: `444-444-w w w w
line to line
space to space
`455-4556-4556-4556-4556-4556-=3. Draw a 3rd up from each note. Use dotted half notes. Name the notes.
4. Draw a 3rd down from each note. Use quarter notes. Name the notes.
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h h h h h h
q q q q q q
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4th The interval of a 4this a skip plus a step.
The 4th on the staff: `445-444-w w w w
line to space
space to line
skip + step
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`455-4556-4556-4556-4556-4556-=w w w5. Draw a 4th up from each note. Use whole notes. Name the notes.
w w w6. Draw a 4th down from each note. Use half notes. Name the notes.
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5th The interval of a 5this TWO SKIPS.
The 5th on the staff: `445-444-w w w w
line to line
space to space
skip + skip
`455-4556-4556-4556-4556-4556-=7. Draw a 5th up from each note. Use dotted half notes. Name the notes.
8. Draw a 5th down from each note. Use quarter notes. Name the notes.
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q q q q q q
9. Name the interval in each measure. Example: 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th.
`4556-4556-4556-4556-4556-4556-4556-=3rd
REVIEW
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Half Steps and Whole StepsHalf StepsOn the keyboard, a half step is the distance from one key to the very next key.
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1. From each key marked with a dot, draw a on the key a half step higher.
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2. From each key marked with a dot, draw a on the key a half step lower.
3. From each key marked with a dot, draw a on the key a whole step higher.
4. From each key marked with a dot, draw a on the key a whole step lower.
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Whole StepsA whole step is made up of two half steps. On the keyboard, count two half steps from the starting note.
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AccidentalsSection 7
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On the keyboard, a sharped note is playedon the very next key to the right.
Sharp Sign
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Sharp, flat and natural signs are called accidentals. An accidental is always placed on the left side of the note that is affected.
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A sharped note can be played on a white key.
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1. On each keyboard write a on the key that is named.
C# D#A#
G# F#
E# B#
2. Use sharps to name the keys marked with dots.
A sharp sign before a note raises the pitch one half step.
If a D is sharped, it is called “D-sharp” (written as “D#”).An E that is sharped is called “E-sharp” (written as “E#”).
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Flat Sign
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Notes which have been flatted are called “D-flat” (written as Db).
4. Write a on each key named.
Eb DbAb
Bb Gb
Fb Cb
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On the keyboard, a flatted note is played on the very next key to the left.
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5. Use flats to name the keys marked with dots.
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w w h q whw q6. Name the flatted notes.
A natural sign is used to cancel a sharp or flat sign. On the keyboard, a natural sign will usuallyindicate a white key.
Natural Sign
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7. Write a on each key named.
D CA
G B
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1. Draw a 2nd down from each given note. Use whole notes. Name the notes.
2. Draw a 3rd up from each note. Use half notes. Name the notes.
3. Draw a 4th down from each note. Use dotted half notes. Name the notes.
4. Draw a 5th up from each note. Use dotted half notes. Name the notes.
`455-4556-4556-4556-4556-4556-=h h h h h h5. Name the interval in each measure. Example: 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th.
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REVIEW: Sections 5, 6 and 7
A sharp sign (#) RAISES or LOWERS the pitch a half step.
6. Circle the term which correctly completes each statement or fill in the blank:
A flat sign (b) RAISES or LOWERS the pitch a half step.
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The sign which cancels a sharp or flat is called a sign.
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10. Name the sharped notes.
15646-44-44-44-44-44-44-44-=w w h q whw q11. Name the flatted notes.
7. One each keyboard write a on each key that is named.
Db Gb Cb
A# E#D#
8. Use sharps to name the keys marked with dots.
9. Use flats to name the keys marked with dots.
E F B
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Solo Exercise: Singing IntervalsExercise 1 will help the student recognize the sound of the intervals studied in this unit.The following drills can be practiced solo or with the teacher.
Play C. Sing C using the syllable do.(Do not move to the next step until you can match the pitch.) Play D (the interval of a 2nd above C). Sing and match D using re. Sing C to D as you play. Repeat steps a), b) and c) using another interval above C.
1. Start on middle C. a)
b)
c)
d) Practice with the following intervals: C to D
C to EC to FC to G
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Note to the teacher: Assignment 1 can be practiced solo by the student or with a teacher. The teacher should first practice this exercise with the student to make sure that the student knows how to practice it.This exercise may be discontinued only when the student can match the pitches easily.
Ear TrainingSection 8
Solo Exercise: Listening to Steps and SkipsExercise 2 will help the student distinguish between movement by steps (2nds) and movement by skips (3rds). The following drills can be practiced solo or with the teacher.
Play four keys going up by steps C, D, E and F.Go back down by steps to C. (F, E, D, C)Listen to the sound. Play four keys going up by skips C, E, G and B.Go back down by skips to C.Listen to the sound. Repeat a) and b) using different starting tones.
2. Start on middle C. a)
b)
c)
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Teacher/Student Improvisation ExercisesThe student will compose and play accompaniment figures as the teacher improvises a melody.
Using two to four different keys on the piano,Make up a few simple repeating step or skip patterns.Keep the patterns very simple, so that they can be played easily.Use any combination of hands or fingers to play. Your teacher will play a melody as you play one of your patterns.
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Teacher/Student Improvisation ExercisesThe student will now improvise a melody using a fixed set of notes and rhythms.The teacher will play repeating accompaniment figures.
On the piano, improvise a tune using the following method:Use any four keys which are a step apart.Only stepwise movement and repeated notes should be used. or Use any three keys which are a skip apart.Only movement by skips and repeated notes should be used. Use the rhythms provided below.At first, only one rhythm, as you focus all your attention on the melodic movement.When a certain level of comfort is achieved, switch between rhythms, or use your own.
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You will hear groups of pitches which step or skip. Circle the correct group in each box.
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Teacher/Student Listening Exercises
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Your teacher will play groups of pitches which move by 2nds and 3rds. In each measure, there will be three pitches played. The third note is missing on the staff. After you hear each group, draw the missing note in each measure.The third note will repeat the second note or move by 2nd or 3rd.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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The student/teacher exercises should be repeated regularly until they are easily done. You can find more practice sheets at the following website:
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Major Scales and KeysThe Major ScaleThe major scale is a series of eight successive tones arranged in the following ascending order of whole steps (W) and half steps (H):
W W H W W W HThese intervals are the distance between the scale tones.The tone that begins the scale is called the tonic or keynote.The tonic names the scale.
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Section 9
Tonic
You can easily remember the whole/half step sequence by using the following: We Were Happy When We Went Home
1.
4.Print the whole step and half step pattern on the lines between the letters.Use W (whole step) and H (half step).
C _______ D _______ E _______ F _______ G _______ A _______ B _______ C
Name the scale using an uppercase letter. _______ Major
a)For the following major scale:
b) Name the tonic note. _______
c)
3.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8(1)
The half steps in the major scale occur between scale tones 3 - 4 and 7 - 8.
2. and . - -
This is theC Major scale
The tone that begins and names the scale is called the __________________ .
Write the whole step and half step pattern for the major scale:
The half steps in the major scale occur between scale tones
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G _______ A _______ B _______ C _______ D _______ E _______ F# _______ G
F _______ G _______ A _______ Bb _______ C _______ D _______ E _______ F
Print the whole step and half step pattern on the lines between the letters.Use W (whole step) and H (half step).
Name the scale using an uppercase letter. _______ Major
a)
b) Name the tonic note. _______
c)
5. For the following major scale:
Print the whole step and half step pattern on the lines between the letters.Use W (whole step) and H (half step).
Name the scale using an uppercase letter. _______ Major
a)
b) Name the tonic note. _______
c)
6. For the following major scale:
`44444444444645-445-=ww w w w w ww
`44444444444645-445-=ww w w w w ww
`44444444444645-445-=ww w w w w ww
Draw a slur connecting the notes which are a half step apart.Draw the tonic note in the last measure. Use a whole note.
a)b)
7. For each major scale:
C Major
G Major
F Major
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Key SignaturesWhen the C major scale is used as the main scale of a piece, the piece is said to be inthe key of C major. When the G major scale is the main scale, the key is G major, andso on. The key signature is formed by placing sharps or flats to the right of the clef sign.A key signature identifies the key in which a piece is written.
`4#
`4This is the G Major key signature.
This is the F Major key signature.
`4The C Major key signature has no sharps or flats.
or
or
or
14#
1414
`4#
`4`414#14
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9. Below are key signatures written in the bass and treble clefs.Draw a line connecting the key names (in the boxes) to the correct key signatures.Each box should connect to a key signature on the right and left.
F Major
G Major
C Major
8.
`4444466-6# 34 q q `4444456-644 q q q q qq q qCircle the key signatures in the following musical examples.
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Musical Symbols and TermsSection 10
Pianissimo very soft
Piano soft
Mezzo piano moderately soft
Mezzo forte moderately loud
Forte loud
Fortissimo very loud
TERM MEANING
Dynamic signs tell how loud or soft the music is to be played.
SIGN
Fp
Pf
pp
ff
a) b) c)
1. List the dynamic signs in order from the softest to the loudest.
2. Circle the louder dynamic sign.
e) f) g)
p f Pf Ff fP
pppp F f
(softest) (loudest)
Pianissimo
Piano
Mezzo piano
Mezzo forte
Forte
loud
moderately soft
soft
very loud
very soft
moderately loudFortissimo
FpPfppff
3. Draw a line from each dynamic sign in the center column to the appropriate term inthe left column and description in the right column.
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A tie is a curved line that connects two adjacent notes of the same pitch. The two notes combine to form one continuous pitch. This pitch lasts for the combined value of the two tied notes.
The Tie
`4446-4545-=44 44 2 + 2beats beats
1 + 2beat beats
4 beats
3 beats
1445-5456-=w44 w
4. Write the total number of beats each pair of tied notes receives.
`44-456-=42 `44-456-=42 `44-456-=42beats
beats
beats
A slur is a curved line that connects two or more notes of different pitches.
The Slur
`444566-44456-644445 444A slur indicates that the music is to be performed legato, which means to play smoothly with no break between the notes within the slur.
Remember:
A tie connects only two notes of the same pitch.A slur connects two or more notes of different pitches.
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The term staccato is used to describe notes performed in a disconnected manner.The sign used for staccato is a dot placed above or below a note head.
Staccato
445 444The dots will always appear above or below the note head, on the opposite side from the stem.
Correct
Wrong
A staccato dot should not be confused with the dot of a dotted note.
Dotted half notes
Staccato notes
Some of the staccato signs on the staff below are placed incorrectly. Draw an X through the notes with the incorrectly placed staccato signs.
5.
4444444444444444455The staff below contains dotted notes and staccato notes.Circle the correct term for each note.
6.
4444444444444444455DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
Each example below contains slurred notes or tied notes.Circle the correct term for each example.
7.
445 444445 445 445SlurredTied
SlurredTied
SlurredTied
SlurredTied
SlurredTied
The staccato dot will always be placed in a space.
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LEVEL 3 REVIEW1. Draw dotted half notes on the lines and spaces indicated.
`466-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-=line B line Gspace A line Fspace E Middle Cspace F
1466-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-=line G Middle Cspace E line Fspace A line Dspace G
`466-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-=F DA CB GE
1466-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-46666-=A CG BE DF
3. Draw the rest named in every measure.
145-45-45-45-45-45-45-45-=Halfrest
Quarterrest
Wholerest
Halfrest
Quarterrest
Wholerest
Quarterrest
Wholerest
2.
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4. Label the parts of the grand staff.
On the staves below, draw whole notes as named. Use lines or spaces of your choice.
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5.
ww hqqq
qh
Name the notes.
`4456644444444444444461445664444444444444446
7. From each key marked with a dot, draw a on the key a half step higher.
8. From each key marked with a dot, draw a on the key a half step lower.
9.
10.
From each key marked with a dot, draw a on the key a whole step higher.
From each key marked with a dot, draw a on the key a whole step lower.
6. Name the interval in each measure. Example: 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th.
`4556-4556-4556-4556-4556-4556-4556-=
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11. Write a on each key named.
Eb Bb Fb
G# B#C#
D G B
`5646-44-44-44-44-44-44-44-=C
w w q whw q12. Name the sharped notes. Circle the notes that are played on the white keys.
15646-44-44-44-44-44-44-44-=ww
hqw h wq13. Name the flatted notes. Circle the notes that are played on the white keys.
G _______ A _______ B _______ C _______ D _______ E _______ F# _______ G
F _______ G _______ A _______ Bb _______ C _______ D _______ E _______ F
14. On the lines below, print the whole and half step pattern for the major scale.Use W for whole steps and H for half steps.
Mark the half steps in the scale with slurs.Draw the tonic note in the last measure. Use a whole note.
a)b)
15. On the staff below,
`444444444446455-455-=ww w w w w wwG Major
w
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16. Below are key signatures written in the bass and treble clefs.Draw a line connecting the key names (in the boxes) to the correct key signatures.Each box should connect to a key signature on the right and left.
G Major
C Major
F Major`4
14`4#
14#
144454-=4446-=444455-=56446-=14454-=444656-=4465-=46445465-=
17.
h q4 44qq4 44 4
4q
15445556-45456-44556-45456-45456-=44 .h hqq h18.
Write the top number of the time signature in each measure.
Write the counts of each measure below the notes and rests.
h qqqh . h
h .h .
q q q15445556-45456-44556-45456-45456-=34 .h q qhq q q q h19.
1444444444444445444-=44
1444444444444444445-=43
Add bar lines where they are needed. Check the time signatures.
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20. List the dynamic signs in order from the softest to the loudest.
21. Circle the softer dynamic sign.
(softest) (loudest)
22. Draw a line from each dynamic sign in the center column to the appropriate term onthe left column and description on the right column.
a) b) c)
d) e) f) pf
FpP
ff Ff
pp fp P
moderately soft
very loud
loud
soft
very soft
moderately loud
Forte
Mezzo piano
Piano
Fortissimo
Pianissimo Mezzo forte
FpPf
ppff
The staff below contains dotted notes and staccato notes.Circle the correct term for each note.
23.
4444444444444444455DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
DottedStaccato
Each example below contains slurred notes or tied notes.Circle the correct term for each example.
24.
445 444445 445SlurredTied
SlurredTied
SlurredTied
SlurredTied
444SlurredTied
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Dotted Half Note
Whole Note
25. For each term there are two possible answers. Circle the correct answer.
Flat
Measure
QQuarter Rest
Whole Rest
Time Signature 44
6-45-66 64-=Half Note
5th
G Clef
14#
Treble Clef
Sharp
2nd 565-65- 565-65-
Half Rest
Middle C
Brace
Key Signature 14
`1
44
3rd 565-65-565-65-
64-=Quarter Note
Bar Line 6-45-66 64-=
Bass Clef
Double Bar Line 6-45-6664-=
565-65-565-65-
145Natural Sign
`45
`45
Middle C 145
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