Music Theory: Understanding Note Stems

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• The biography of a composer

• The history of music

• The concept of note stems

• The structure of a symphony

Which part of a note is referred to as the 'stem'?

• The circular part

• The small dot

• The curved line

• The long vertical line

Where is the stem located when the note head is at the bottom?

• On the right

• On the left

• Above the note head

• Below the note head

What determines the direction of a note's stem?

• The position of the note head relative to the middle line

• The color of the note

• The tempo of the piece

• The type of instrument

When a note head is on the middle line, which direction can the stem point?

• Only upwards

• Only downwards

• Either upwards or downwards

• It depends on the clef

In multi-staff usage, what does it mean if stems point in different directions?

• The notes are played by different instruments

• The notes are in different keys

• The notes are played by the same instrument

• The notes are played at different tempos

What is a common exception to the general rule of stem direction?

• When the note is a sharp

• When the note is a rest

• When the note is a whole note

• When the note is a grace note

What is the stem direction for a grace note?

• Depends on the note head position

• Depends on the clef

• Always downwards

• Always upwards

What is another name for a grace note?

• Whole note

• Quarter note

• Crotchet

• Akiakotura

What should you do if you have questions about music theory?

• Search online

• Contact the presenter via email or social media

• Read a book

• Ask a friend