Term 1 - The Blues

What key is our blues piece in?

• A Major

• A minor

• F sharp Major

• G sharp minor

• C sharp Major

Which notes are affected by the key of this piece?

• A, B and C

• F, C and G

• A, C and E

• F, G and A

• A, D and E

Which 3 chords are the primary chords in A Major?

• A Major, C# Major, E Major

• A Major, B Major, C Major

• A Major, D Major, E Major

• F# Major, C# Major, G# Major

• F# Major, G# Major, A Major

Which 3 notes are used in the chord of A Major (A)?

• A B C

• A C E

• A C# E

• A B C#

• D F# A

Which 3 notes are used in the chord of D Major (D)?

• D F# A

• D F A

• D E F

• D E F#

• G B D

Which 3 notes are used in the chord of E Major (E)?

• E F# G#

• E F G

• E G B

• E G# B

• A C# E

How many bars make up the typical blues song structure?

• 4

• 8

• 12

• 16

• 24

What type of scale is used for the melody in a blues song?

• Major scale

• Minor scale

• Blues scale

• Pentatonic scale

• Chromatic scale

Which of the following is the correct version of the blues scale in A?

• A C D E G A

• A C D Eb E G A

• A C# D Eb E G A

• A B C# D E F# G# A

• A C E Gb G A

What name is given to the lowest part of the accompaniment, due to its continual movement?

• Walking bass

• Running bass

• Walking line

• Running line

• Cantering bass