Piano Chord IQ 2

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1.

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:
- A.
  
  Bb D F A
- B.
  
  E G# B D
- C.
  
  F A B E
- D.
  
  C Eb G Bb
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. F A B E

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 :)

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2.

A C-9 chord consists of:
- A.
  
  C Eb Gb B
- B.
  
  C F G Bb D
- C.
  
  C Eb G B
- D.
  
  C E G Bb D
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the above

Explanation
(E) is the correct answer. A C-9 chord, in its most basic form, is:
C Eb G Bb D

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3.

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:
- A.
  
  F with the left hand, Db and Eb with the right hand
- B.
  
  F with the left hand, D and F with the right hand
- C.
  
  G with the left hand, C# and E with the right hand
- D.
  
  F with the left hand, A and E with the right hand
- E.
  
  None of these work
Correct Answer
D. F with the left hand, A and E with the right hand

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

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4.

The IV chord ("four chord") in the key of G Major is:
- A.
  
  C7
- B.
  
  C-7
- C.
  
  Cmaj7
- D.
  
  D7
- E.
  
  There is no IV chord in the key of G Major
Correct Answer
C. 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.

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5.

The following note is not found in the C Blues Scale:
- A.
  
  Eb
- B.
  
  G
- C.
  
  Gb
- D.
  
  B
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. B

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

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Piano Chord IQ 2

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:

A C-9 chord consists of:

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:

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

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