Piano Chord IQ 2

1. You are a pianist with more than just average piano chord experience. You are playing Misty by Erroll Garner in the key of F Major. The sheet music calls for an Fmaj7 chord in the first measure. The melody note is E. You might play this structure:

F with the left hand, Db and Eb with the right hand

F with the left hand, D and F with the right hand

G with the left hand, C# and E with the right hand

F with the left hand, A and E with the right hand

None of these work

Choice (D) is a chord voicing you might consider. Try it!

Explanation

Choice (D) is a chord voicing you might consider. Try it!

About This Quiz

Piano Chord IQ 2 is an advanced quiz designed to challenge and assess skilled pianists on their understanding of chord structures and progressions. It covers II-V-I progressions, complex chords, and practical application in pieces like Misty by Erroll Garner.

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2. The IV chord ("four chord") in the key of G Major is:

C-7

Cmaj7

There is no IV chord in the key of G Major

The IV chord in any major key is a Major 7 chord (maj7). In the key of G Major, the IV chord is Cmaj7.

Explanation

The IV chord in any major key is a Major 7 chord (maj7). In the key of G Major, the IV chord is Cmaj7.

3. The following note is not found in the C Blues Scale:

All of the above

The correct choice is (D). The note "B" is not in the C Blues Scale which is spelled out here:

C Eb F Gb G Bb C

Explanation

The correct choice is (D). The note "B" is not in the C Blues Scale which is spelled out here:

C Eb F Gb G Bb C

4. When playing a II-V-I chord progression in the key of C Major, a piano stylist is most likely to consider playing the following structure with his or her left hand:

Bb D F A

E G# B D

F A B E

C Eb G Bb

None of the above

The V chord in the key of C major is G7. A piano stylist would be likely to play choice (B). If you have experienced ProProach ( www.ProProach.com ) this would likely have been easy for you :)

Explanation

The V chord in the key of C major is G7. A piano stylist would be likely to play choice (B). If you have experienced ProProach ( www.ProProach.com ) this would likely have been easy for you :)