How to Play Music by Listening Beginners Guide

The video tutorial teaches how to play music by listening, focusing on the concept of melodic contour. It explains the three basic movements of a melody: upward, downward, and staying the same. Using the analogy of a mountain climber, the tutorial demonstrates how these movements can be visualized and played on the piano. It emphasizes the importance of listening skills in identifying the shape of melodies and relates these shapes to music notation, aiding in playing by ear.

What is the term used to describe the shape of a melody?

• Dynamic range

• Harmonic structure

• Melodic contour

• Rhythmic pattern

How is upward motion on the piano represented?

• Playing keys in random order

• Playing keys from right to left

• Playing keys from left to right

• Playing the same key repeatedly

What analogy is used to describe upward motion in music?

• A mountain climber ascending

• A bird flying in the sky

• A car driving on a highway

• A river flowing downstream

What does it mean when music notes are described as 'repeats'?

• The notes are played at a lower pitch

• The notes are played in reverse order

• The notes are played at a higher pitch

• The notes are played at the same pitch

How is downward motion on the piano represented?

• Playing keys from right to left

• Playing keys from left to right

• Playing keys in random order

• Playing the same key repeatedly

What skill is being developed by listening to short music phrases and looking at music notation?

• Understanding the harmonic structure

• Recognizing the dynamic range

• Identifying the rhythm of the music

• Identifying the shape or contour of the music

What is the purpose of drawing a line across when identifying the shape of a melody?

• To indicate the rhythm of the melody

• To show the dynamic changes

• To represent the contour of the melody

• To highlight the harmonic progression