Music: Music Theory: Notes, Scales, and Chords Worksheet

Question 1

Write the musical alphabet in order, starting on C and ending on the next C.

Accepted Answer

The musical alphabet starting on C is C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C. After G, the letters repeat from A.

Question 2

On a piano keyboard, identify the note that is one half step above E.

Accepted Answer

The note one half step above E is F. There is no black key between E and F, so F is the next key to the right.

Question 3

Use the major scale pattern W-W-H-W-W-W-H to write the C major scale.

Accepted Answer

The C major scale is C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C. It follows the whole step and half step pattern with no sharps or flats.

Question 4

Use the major scale pattern W-W-H-W-W-W-H to write the G major scale.

Accepted Answer

The G major scale is G, A, B, C, D, E, F sharp, G. The F must be raised to F sharp to fit the major scale pattern.

Question 5

Name the notes on the spaces of the treble clef staff from bottom to top.

Accepted Answer

The notes on the spaces of the treble clef from bottom to top are F, A, C, and E. These letters spell the word FACE.

Question 6

Name the notes on the lines of the treble clef staff from bottom to top.

Accepted Answer

The notes on the lines of the treble clef from bottom to top are E, G, B, D, and F.

Question 7

Write an enharmonic name for F sharp.

Accepted Answer

An enharmonic name for F sharp is G flat. The two names refer to the same piano key but are spelled differently.

Question 8

In the C major scale, what is the scale degree number for G?

Accepted Answer

In the C major scale, G is scale degree 5. Counting from C gives C as 1, D as 2, E as 3, F as 4, and G as 5.

Question 9

Build a C major triad by writing the root, third, and fifth.

Accepted Answer

A C major triad is C, E, and G. C is the root, E is the third, and G is the fifth.

Question 10

Build a G major triad by writing the root, third, and fifth.

Accepted Answer

A G major triad is G, B, and D. G is the root, B is the third, and D is the fifth.

Question 11

Build an A minor triad by writing the root, third, and fifth.

Accepted Answer

An A minor triad is A, C, and E. A is the root, C is the minor third, and E is the fifth.

Question 12

Explain the difference between a major triad and a minor triad.

Accepted Answer

A major triad has a major third between the root and the third, while a minor triad has a minor third between the root and the third. This difference often makes major chords sound brighter and minor chords sound darker.

Question 13

Identify the chord made from the notes E, G sharp, and B.

Accepted Answer

The notes E, G sharp, and B make an E major chord. E is the root, G sharp is the major third, and B is the fifth.

Question 14

In the key of C major, write the I, IV, and V chords.

Accepted Answer

In the key of C major, the I chord is C major, the IV chord is F major, and the V chord is G major. These chords are built on the 1st, 4th, and 5th scale degrees.

Question 15

A song uses the chord progression C, G, Am, F. Write the Roman numerals for this progression in the key of C major.

Accepted Answer

In the key of C major, the progression C, G, Am, F is I, V, vi, IV. C is the 1 chord, G is the 5 chord, A minor is the 6 chord, and F is the 4 chord.

Music: Music Theory: Notes, Scales, and Chords

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