Grade 8 Musical elements

How many beats is a crotchet held for?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1

• 2

• 3

Answer explanation

A crotchet, also known as a quarter note, is held for 1 beat in common time. Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

How many beats is a Minim held for?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1

• 2

• 3

Answer explanation

A Minim is a musical note that is held for 2 beats. This is a standard in music notation, where a Minim is twice the duration of a Crotchet, which is held for 1 beat.

How many beats is a Semibreve held for?

• 4

• 1/2

• 1

• 2

• 3

Answer explanation

A Semibreve, also known as a whole note, is held for 4 beats in common time. This makes it the longest note value in standard music notation.

How many beats is a quaver held for?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1

• 2

• 3

Answer explanation

A quaver, also known as an eighth note, is held for 1/2 a beat in common time. This means it takes two quavers to make one beat, making 1/2 the correct answer.

What is this? and what does it do?

• it's a flat, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.

• it's a sharp, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.

• it's a natural, it can cancels out a sharp or flat.

• it's a sharp, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.

• it's a flat, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'it's a flat, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.' A flat symbol indicates that the note should be played a half step lower than its natural pitch.

What is this? and what does it do?

• it's a flat, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.

• it's a sharp, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.

• it's a natural, it can cancels out a sharp or flat.

• it's a sharp, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.

• it's a flat, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.

Answer explanation

A sharp raises the pitch of a note by a semi tone. Therefore, the correct answer is that it's a sharp, which increases the pitch.

What is this? and what does it do?

• it's a flat, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.

• it's a sharp, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.

• it's a natural, it can cancels out a sharp or flat.

• it's a sharp, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.

• it's a flat, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'it's a natural, it can cancels out a sharp or flat.' A natural note restores the pitch to its original state, negating any previous sharps or flats applied.

For treble cleff, the notes in the spaces are:

Think (a)   in the space.

Answer explanation

In the treble clef, the notes in the spaces from bottom to top are F, A, C, and E. A helpful mnemonic to remember this is "FACE," which corresponds to the notes in the spaces.

For treble cleff, the notes on the lines are:

(a)  

Answer explanation

In treble clef, the notes on the lines from bottom to top are E, G, B, D, and F. You can remeber this with the mnemonic "Every Good Boy Deserves Fruit"

For bass cleff, the notes on the lines are:

(a)  

Answer explanation

In bass clef, the notes on the lines from bottom to top are G, B, D, F, and A. This can be remembered with the acronym 'Good Boys Deserve Fruit Always', confirming the correct answer is GBDFA.