Piano Theory

What are the names of the white keys on a piano?

• The names of the white keys on a piano are P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V.

• The names of the white keys on a piano are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

• The names of the white keys on a piano are A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.

• The names of the white keys on a piano are X, Y, Z.

Which symbol indicates a sharp note in musical notation?

• *

• b

• #

• ^

What is the symbol used to indicate a flat note in music?

• #

• c

• _

• b

What is the name of the five horizontal lines and four spaces on which musical notes are written?

• measures

• strings

• bars

• staff

What is the symbol used to indicate a natural note in music?

• ♮

• x

• #

• b

What is the name of the space between two lines on the musical staff?

• space

• interval

• gap

• line

What is the name of the note that is one step higher than C?

• A

• D

• G

• F

What is the name of the note that is one step lower than F?

• E

• B

• F#

• C

Which Notation is This?

• Whole Note
• Quarter Note
• Half Note
• Eighth Note
• Sixteenth Note

Vertical lines that divide the staff into sections are called? (TWO WORDS)

• bar line
• measure line
• Bars

• Ledger Line