Steps and Accidentals

What is a whole step? 

• one half step 
• two half steps 
• two white keys 
• two black keys 

Which one of these describe a half step?

• the distance from one key to the next adjacent key 
• distance from one white key to the next white key 
• distance from one black key to the next black key 
• none of these 

Which one of these is a half step?

• F to F#
• F to G 
• G to A#
• D to F

what is the purpose of the flat sign?

• it raises the pitch one half step
• it lowers the pitch two half steps 
• it lowers the pitch an octave 
• it lowers the pitch one half step

What is the meaning of the sharp sign?

• It raises the pitch an octave 
• It raises the pitch one half step
• It lowers the pitch one half step 
• It changes the rhythm 

What is the purpose of the natural sign? 

• it cancels out any previous sharp 
• returns the note to its original white key 
• it cancels out any previous flat 
• all of the above 

What would you call this sign?

• double flat 
• double sharp 
• two quarter notes 
• two half notes 

What is the name of this sign?

• double sharp 
• double flat 
• an X
• something else 

Identify the note that would be one half step above E?  (hint: visualize the keys on a keyboard)

• F
• F#
• D
• D#

Identify the note that is one half step below B. 

• Bb
• Ab
• A
• C