Exploring Minor Keys and Solfège Accidentals

Lesson six delves into the practical aspects of music theory, focusing on minor keys and their relationship with major keys. The lesson explains key signatures, altered solfege syllables, and the use of double sharps and flats. It also covers courtesy accidentals, providing a comprehensive understanding of these concepts through practical examples and explanations.

What is the main focus of Lesson 6?

• Learning about major scales

• Understanding minor keys and their applications

• Composing music

• Practicing piano techniques

How many minor keys are there on the piano?

• 14

• 10

• 8

• 12

What is the relative minor of C major?

• D minor

• G minor

• E minor

• A minor

Which key signature has no sharps and no flats?

• F major

• G major

• A minor

• C major

What is the key signature for D major?

• Two flats

• Two sharps

• One flat

• One sharp

What does a double sharp symbol indicate?

• The note should be played one half step higher

• The note should be played one whole step lower

• The note should be played one half step lower

• The note should be played one whole step higher

What is the solfège syllable for a flatted 'me'?

• Re

• Mi

• May

• Fa

What is the purpose of courtesy accidentals?

• To indicate a change in key signature

• To remind musicians of the key signature

• To show a note should be played louder

• To indicate a note should be played softer

In G flat major, what is the solfège syllable for the note F?

• Fa

• Mi

• Re

• Do

What is the key signature for C sharp major?

• Seven sharps

• Five sharps

• Four sharps

• Three sharps