Piano Chord IQ
Piano Chord Trivia
- 1.
The Fdim chord consists of the following three notes:
- A.
F A Cb
- B.
F Ab C
- C.
F Ab Cb
- D.
F# A C
- E.
F Ab C#
Correct Answer
C. F Ab CbExplanation
Some would even go so far as to want to answer F Ab B (not one the choices above). Theoretically, this would be incorrect, since Ab to B is not a "3rd" interval.Rate this question:
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- 2.
From left to right, the notes E G B D, played together, result in what chord being played?
- A.
Emaj7 in 1st inversion
- B.
Emin7 in 2nd inversion
- C.
Bmin7 in 2nd inversion
- D.
Emin7 in Root Position
- E.
None of these
Correct Answer
D. Emin7 in Root PositionExplanation
E is the Root. When the Root is on the bottom, the chord is said to be in Root Position.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A professional piano stylist, when playing the notes G B D F# at the same time, is likely to be reading which chord symbol?
- A.
Emin9
- B.
Gmaj7
- C.
Neither answer A nor B
- D.
Both answers A and B
- E.
A professional piano stylist wouldn't play those notes together
Correct Answer
D. Both answers A and BExplanation
Those participating in ProProach will not only understand this clearly but will be able to apply this concept after completing Lesson #5Rate this question:
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- 4.
The difference between the four notes contained in a Cmaj6 and the four notes contained in an Amin7 is:
- A.
The "E" in Cmaj6 is not contained in Amin7
- B.
The "G" in Amin7 is not contained in Cmaj6
- C.
The "A" in Amin7 is not contained in Cmaj6
- D.
The "G" in Cmaj6 is not contained in Amin7
- E.
There is no difference
Correct Answer
E. There is no differenceExplanation
Amin7 and Cmaj6 both include: A C E GRate this question:
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- 5.
"sus" in a chord symbol (such as in Bsus) usually refers to:
- A.
Lowering the 3rd of the chord one half step
- B.
Raising the 5th of the chord one half step
- C.
Not playing the 5th of the chord at all
- D.
Playing the chord louder than usual
- E.
Playing the 4th instead of the 3rd
Correct Answer
E. Playing the 4th instead of the 3rdExplanation
Example: Csus would include these notes: C F GRate this question:
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