Theory Sheet PDF
Theory Sheet PDF
Theory Sheet PDF
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Class: K H
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Clefs
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There are two clefs we use to read pitch in piano music,
these are __________ and __________. The __________ clef is used to read
the higher notes; whereas the _________ clef is used to read the lower notes.
of
Time Signatures
of
beat (crotchet or quavers beats etc)/ How many beats inside a
bar
inside a bar
Rhythm is the length value of a note; how long or short a note is held for.
Here are some examples of different note values below, please indicate each note
value as well as the correct name if known. Use the answer box to help you.
Note Value
Note Name
Answer box
Sharp
Flat Natural
When we sharpen
When we flatten a A natural sign cancels/
a note, we play the
note, we play the next doubles a note that has
been sharpened or
next note up/down note up/down a
a semitone to the
semitone to the flattened
left/right
left/right
Chords
These 3 chords are all major chords. Major chords create a happy, cheerful sound.
Experiment playing the chords again, but this time flatten your 3rd finger on
each chord.
D
c
G A
E F
ago C
G
Create a sentence to remember the lined and spaced notes in the treble and bass clef.
Starting with the lowest note to the highest.
Bass clef: A C E G |G B D F A