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WorksheetsClassical Guitar Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
1. Which statement best describes a REST STROKE (apoyando)?
The finger moves freely without touching another string
The finger moves freely without touching another string
The thumb is always used
The finger strikes multiple strings
Which stroke is MOST commonly used for fast arpeggios and scale passages?
Rest stroke
Thumb stroke
Free stroke (tirando)
Rasgueado
In traditional classical guitar notation, which letter represents the INDEX finger of the right hand?
P
I
M
A
What does the symbol “p” represent in classical guitar technique?
Pinky finger
Palm mute
Thumb
Pulse
What is LEGATO technique on the guitar?
Playing notes louder
laying notes smoothly without re-plucking each note
Using rest stroke only
Playing detached notes
Which two techniques are types of legato on the guitar?
Rest stroke and free stroke
Slur and slide
Hammer-on and pull-off
Arpeggio and tremolo
Which playing position is considered proper classical guitar posture?
Guitar flat on the right thigh, neck low
Guitar raised on the left leg with the neck angled upward
Guitar resting horizontally on the lap
Guitar held standing with a strap
What is the name of the note found on the 3rd fret of the 1st (high E) string?
G
F
A
D
Which note is located on the open 3rd string of the guitar?
D
G
B
E
Middle C on the guitar is most commonly played at which location?
Open 2nd string
1st fret, 2nd string
5th fret, 3rd string
3rd fret, 1st string
How many sharps are in the key signature of G major?
0
1
2
3
Which scale pattern represents a MAJOR scale?
W–H–W–W–H–W–W
H–W–H–W–W–W–H
W–W–H–W–W–W–H
W–H–W–H–W–H–W
In 4/4 time, how many beats are in each measure?
2
3
4
6
In a time signature of 6/8, what type of note receives one beat?
Quarter note
Half note
Eighth note
Dotted quarter note
Why is understanding key signatures important for guitarists?
It tells how loud to play
It helps identify which notes will be sharp or flat in a piece
It determines the tempo
It shows fingerings
