Mastering Music Notation Quiz

In the treble clef, what note is on the bottom line?

• G

• E

• F

• D

Which mnemonic helps you remember the spaces in the treble clef?

• FACE

• BEAD

• CAGE

• FAME

Which clef is typically used for lower-pitched notes and follows the mnemonic ‘All Cows Eat Grass’ for its spaces?

• Treble Clef

• Bass Clef

• Alto Clef

• None of the above

What does a sharp symbol (♯) instruct you to do to a note?

• Move down a note

• Repeat the note

• Move up a note

• Hold the note longer

If you see a note marked with a flat (♭), what should you do?

• Play the same note

• Move up one note

• Move down one note

• Double the note value

How many beats does a half note last?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

If you see four quarter notes in a measure, how many beats do they fill?

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 5 beats

What is a ‘step’ in music reading?

• Jumping over one note

• Moving to the next consecutive note

• Playing two notes at once

• Doubling the note’s value

When a note is skipped, what does it mean?

• The note is omitted

• The note is held longer

• The next adjacent note is not played

• The note is played twice

Why is it important to start with beginner-level sheet music?

• To avoid overwhelming complexity

• Because beginner music is more fun

• To skip learning note names

• Beginner pieces are always faster