Which are the most useful chords?
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- In this lesson, we will learn about primary chords and how these can be used to harmonise melodies. We will explore how to play chords in syncopated rhythms, and learn how to harmonise our own melodies.
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10 Questions
Q1.
How can you work out a triad on a keyboard?
Miss one, press one, miss one
Press one, miss one, miss one
Q2.
What are the pitches of an G major triad?
GAB
GDE
Q3.
Where does reggae originate from?
Barbados
USA
Q4.
What does this symbol mean?
A crotchet, 1/2 beat
A quaver, 1/2 beat
Q5.
What does this symbol mean?
A crotchet, 1/2 beat
A quaver rest, don't play for 1/2 beat
Q6.
Which is the off beat? '1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and'
1 and 3
2 and 4
Q7.
What is the chord rhythm called in reggae music?
Skate
Skunk
Q8.
What chord and instrument does this show?
Guitar, A minor
Guitar, E minor
Q9.
What is a typical reggae chord sequence?
G - C
G - D - C
Q10.
What effect do off beat chords have on reggae music?
They make it faster
They make it louder
10 Questions
Q1.
What are the three most useful chords called?
First triads
Secondary triads
Q2.
What are the numbers of the primary triads?
1, 2, 3
1, 3, 5
Q3.
What are the primary triads in roman numerals?
I II V
I, II V
Q4.
What is this chord?
A major
C major
Q5.
What are the three primary chords in C major?
C D E
C E G
Q6.
What does syncopated mean?
Emphasising the strong beats
Off beat
Q7.
What is a scale?
A melody
Two or more pitches played at the same time
Q8.
What is a semitone?
A distance between 2 pitches (2 steps)
A micro note
Q9.
Which of these is a semitone? Use the keyboard to help you.
C- D
D- E
Q10.
Which of these is a semitone? Use the keyboard to help you.
C# - D#
G - A