Mr Henry’s Piano - LESSON TWO

What is the correct way to sit at the piano?

• Very close to the piano so your arms are scrunched up

• With a hunched back

• Far away from the piano so your arms are stretched out

• With a straight back and sitting towards the edge of the seat

What does posture mean in the context of playing the piano?

• The way someone holds their body

• The style of music being played

• The speed of the music

• The type of piano being used

What finger number is assigned to the thumb?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Which finger is known as finger number three?

• Pinky

• Middle

• Pointer

• Thumb

What should you do if the piano bench is too low?

• Saw off the legs of the bench

• Ignore it and play anyway

• Play standing up

• Use a stack of books or a stepping stool

What indicates that you should prepare the right hand to play in music notation?

• Music stems pointed up

• Music stems pointed down

• The number 5

• A picture of the left hand

For playing the sets of three black keys, which fingers do you use?

• Fingers 3, 4, and 5

• Fingers 1, 4, and 5

• Fingers 1, 2, and 3

• Fingers 2, 3, and 4

What is the correct arm position when playing the piano?

• Arms at the same height as the piano keys

• Elbows much higher than the piano

• Elbows touching the body

• Arms stretched far out

How should the fingers be when not playing the piano?

• Holding each other

• Curled tightly

• Sticking out

• Nice and relaxed

What happens to the notes when you play to the right of the piano?

• They get higher

• They get lower

• They stay the same

• They become louder