Guitar Chords and Music Theory

This video tutorial introduces the key of G on the guitar, explaining basic music theory concepts such as notes, chords, and keys. It covers how to play the G chord and its variations, and discusses the relationships between different chords within the key. The tutorial also provides a simple song example, 'Happy Birthday,' to practice the learned chords.

What is a key in music?

• A group of chords that fit together naturally

• A single note played on an instrument

• A specific string on the guitar

• A type of guitar tuning

Which chord is considered the tonic in the key of G?

• C major

• G major

• A minor

• D major

What is the standard way to play a G chord on the guitar?

• 3 2 0 0 0 3

• X 3 2 0 1 0

• 2 2 1 0 0 0

• 0 2 2 1 0 0

What is a bar chord?

• A chord that is played on the piano

• A chord played with one finger across multiple strings

• A chord played with open strings only

• A chord that uses only the index finger

Which chord is known as the subdominant in the key of G?

• D major

• C major

• E minor

• A minor

What is the dominant chord in the key of G?

• E minor

• A minor

• C major

• D major

What is the relative minor chord in the key of G?

• E minor

• C major

• B minor

• A minor

How does a capo affect the key of a song?

• It changes the tempo of the song

• It lowers the pitch of the chords

• It raises the pitch of the chords

• It changes the tuning of the guitar

Which chords are most commonly used in Western pop music in the key of G?

• G, A minor, B minor, C

• G, C, D, E minor

• A minor, B minor, C, D

• C, D, E minor, F

What is the simplest song mentioned that can be played using the key of G?

• Happy Birthday

• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

• Mary Had a Little Lamb

• Jingle Bells