Exploring C Major and C Minor

What are the notes in the C major scale?

• C, D, E, F, G, A, C#

• C, D, E, F, G, A, B

• C, D, E, F#, G, A, B

• C, D#, E, F, G, A, B

What are the notes in the C minor scale?

• C, D, E, F, G, A, B

• C, D, E♭, F♯, G, A♭, B♭

• C, D♯, E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭

• C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭

How many sharps or flats are in the C major scale?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 0

How many sharps or flats are in the C minor scale?

• 3 flats

• 5 flats

• 2 flats

• 4 sharps

What is a melody?

• A melody is a type of musical instrument.

• A melody is a rhythm without notes.

• A melody is a collection of lyrics for a song.

• A melody is a sequence of musical notes that create a distinct musical line.

What is the difference between a major and minor melody?

• A major melody is played in a higher octave, while a minor melody is played in a lower octave.

• A major melody is bright and happy, while a minor melody is darker and sadder.

• A major melody uses only black keys, while a minor melody uses only white keys.

• A major melody is slow and somber, while a minor melody is fast and lively.

Can you name a famous melody in C major?

• Mary Had a Little Lamb

• Ode to Joy

• Jingle Bells

• Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Can you name a famous melody in C minor?

• Chopin's 'Nocturne in E-flat Major'

• Bach's 'Prelude in C Major'

• Mozart's 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'

• Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata'

What is a rhythm pattern?

• A visual representation of sound waves.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A sequence of sounds and silences that creates a specific timing in music.

• A method of composing lyrics.

How do you create a simple rhythm pattern?

• Choose a time signature, select a basic beat, create a sequence of strong and weak beats, and repeat the pattern.

• Create a melody instead of a rhythm

• Ignore time signatures

• Use only one type of beat