Piano Chord IQ

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    From left to right, the notes E G B D, played together, result in what chord being played?

    • Emaj7 in 1st inversion
    • Emin7 in 2nd inversion
    • Bmin7 in 2nd inversion
    • Emin7 in Root Position
    • None of these
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  • 2. 

    The Fdim chord consists of the following three notes:

    • F A Cb

    • F Ab C

    • F Ab Cb

    • F# A C

    • F Ab C#

    Correct Answer
    A. F Ab Cb
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    The difference between the four notes contained in a Cmaj6 and the four notes contained in an Amin7 is:

    • The "E" in Cmaj6 is not contained in Amin7

    • The "G" in Amin7 is not contained in Cmaj6

    • The "A" in Amin7 is not contained in Cmaj6

    • The "G" in Cmaj6 is not contained in Amin7

    • There is no difference

    Correct Answer
    A. There is no difference
    Explanation
    Amin7 and Cmaj6 both include: A C E G

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  • 4. 

    "sus" in a chord symbol (such as in Bsus) usually refers to:

    • Lowering the 3rd of the chord one half step

    • Raising the 5th of the chord one half step

    • Not playing the 5th of the chord at all

    • Playing the chord louder than usual

    • Playing the 4th instead of the 3rd

    Correct Answer
    A. Playing the 4th instead of the 3rd
    Explanation
    Example: Csus would include these notes: C F G

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  • 5. 

    A professional piano stylist, when playing the notes G B D F# at the same time, is likely to be reading which chord symbol?

    • Emin9

    • Gmaj7

    • Neither answer A nor B

    • Both answers A and B

    • A professional piano stylist wouldn't play those notes together

    Correct Answer
    A. Both answers A and B
    Explanation
    Those participating in ProProach will not only understand this clearly but will be able to apply this concept after completing Lesson #5

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  • Feb 23, 2010
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