Exploring Music Theory Concepts

What is a half step in music theory?

• The distance between two notes with one key between them on the piano

• The smallest interval between two adjacent keys on the piano

• The distance between two notes with two keys between them on the piano

• The distance from C to G on the piano

On a piano keyboard, which two white keys are a half step apart?

• C and D

• E and F

• G and A

• A and B

Which of the following pairs of notes are a half step apart on the piano keyboard?

• F and G

• B and C

• D and E

• G and A

Which of the following pairs of notes are a whole step apart?

• C and C#

• E and F

• F and G

• B and C

Which note is a whole step above D?

• D#

• E

• F

• C#

If you start on G, what is the third note in the G major scale?

• Bb

• B

• C

• D

If you start on F and follow the major scale pattern, what is the fourth note you will play?

• Bb

• B

• C

• E

If you play the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B, and C, what scale are you playing?

• C minor scale

• G major scale

• C major scale

• F major scale

You are given the notes: D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D. Which major scale is this?

• D major

• C major

• G major

• A major

You are asked to construct a G major scale. Which of the following sets of notes is correct?

• G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F, G

• G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G

• G, A, B, C, D, E, G, G

• G, A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G