1. Name the pitches of these notes in the treble clef.
measure 1, beat 1
Answer: Measure 1, beat 1, has the note A.
Explanation: The first measure has two different notes, A and G. We know this because of the acronym for line notes (EGBDF) and space notes (FACE). This means that measure 1, beat 1, has the note A.
measure 2, beat 3
Answer: Measure 2, beat 3, has the note F#.
Explanation: Beat 3 is a line note, so we only need to focus on the acronym FACE. The key signature also says that all F's and C's are sharp, unless noted otherwise. In beat 3, the note "F" is written. However, there is no change in the note, making it F#
measure 4, beat 2
Answer: E
measure 15, beat 1
Answer: C#
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2. In order, name all of pitches for the notes in the third measure of the bass clef.
Answer: C# A E A C# A E A
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3. What is the time signature for this piece?
Answer: 4/4
Explanation: The time signature tells us how many beats are in a measure, and the note that receives one beat. This can be found in the beginning of the piece/song, next to the key signature, OR clef if there is no key signature.
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4. How many beats does the first note (in the treble clef) in measure 2 receive?
Answer: 1
Explanation: The time signature tells us that each measure will have 4 beats, and that the quarter note receives 1 beat. The first note in measure 2 is a quarter note, therefore giving 1 beat.
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5. How many beats does the second note (in the treble clef) in measure 12 receive?
Answer: 3
Explanation: Since the quarter note receives 1 beat, and we know that the half note is twice as much, we can say that the half note is worth 2 beats. However, a dot next to the note means that we add half of the beats that the note is worth. For example, a dotted quarter note is worth 1.5 beats, because half of 1 is 0.5, and we add the note value. In this case, we have 2 beats (half note) and an extra 1 beat (half of the 2 beats that the half note provides)
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6. How many beats does the rest in measure 16 receive?
Answer: 1
Explanation: This is a quarter rest. Much like the quarter note, this receives one beat of silence, or rest.
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7. What key is this piece in?
Answer: D Major
Explanation: Every major key has a relative minor key. This song, when played, has a joyful tone, meaning that it is most likely major. To confirm, we hear various D Major triads (3 note chords) and we end the piece on the D, on both clefs. This confirms that this piece is in D Major. The relative minor of D Major is B minor (fun fact).
