Playing Chords on Instruments: A Beginner's Guide for Kindergarteners

Question 1

What are chords?

Accepted Answer

A group of notes played together

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A single note played on an instrument

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A musical instrument

Question 2

Press which white keys together to play the C chord on the piano?

Accepted Answer

C, E, and G

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C, D, and E

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C, D, and G

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C, D, and F

Question 3

What part of a chord is NOT included?

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Scale

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Root

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Third

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Fifth

Question 4

What note in a chord sounds the lowest?

Accepted Answer

Root

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Third

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Fifth

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Seventh

Question 5

Which of these instruments is not typically used for playing chords?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 6

What is the purpose of strumming a guitar chord?

Accepted Answer

To create a rhythmic sound and accompany a melody.

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To change the pitch of the chord.

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To make the chord louder.

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To silence the chord.

Question 7

What is a good way to practice playing chords on instruments?

Accepted Answer

Play them slowly and steadily, focusing on accuracy.

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Only practice the chords you already know well.

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Never practice playing chords.

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Play them as fast as you can.

Question 8

Which of these songs uses simple chords that are easy to play?

Accepted Answer

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Für Elise

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Moonlight Sonata

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Clair de Lune

Question 9

What is an important tip for playing chords on instruments?

Accepted Answer

Use your fingers correctly to press the right keys or strings.

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Memorize all the chord shapes without understanding their structure.

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Never change the position of your hand, even when playing different chords.

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Close your eyes when playing chords to focus better.

Question 10

What is a chord made up of?

Accepted Answer

Notes

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Intervals

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Chords

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Melodies

Question 11

Which of these is not a type of chord?

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Quarter

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Major

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Minor

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Seventh

Question 12

What is the special sign we use to show a chord in music?

Accepted Answer

Chord symbol

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Staff

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Clef

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Note

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

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Cello

Question 14

What is the group of three notes played together called?

Accepted Answer

Chord

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Scale

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 15

Which chord contains the notes C, E, and G?

Accepted Answer

C major chord

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C minor chord

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G major chord

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G minor chord

Question 16

How many strings does a standard guitar have?

Accepted Answer

6

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4

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8

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10

Question 17

Which of these instruments is played by striking or shaking it?

Accepted Answer

Drum

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Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 18

What is a scale?

Accepted Answer

A series of notes in order from highest to lowest

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A group of three notes played together

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A musical phrase that repeats

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A type of musical instrument

Question 19

What is the name of someone who creates or plays music?

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Musician

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Artist

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Singer

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Dancer

Question 20

What part of the guitar is missing on the list?

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Keys

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Strings

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Frets

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Body

Question 21

What do you call the spaces between the frets on a guitar?

Accepted Answer

Frets

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Strings

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Notes

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Chords

Question 22

How many strings are on a ukulele?

Accepted Answer

4

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6

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8

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10

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a stringed instrument?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

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Cello

Question 24

Which of these is a group of musical notes played together to create a sound?

Accepted Answer

C major

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Do

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Re

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Mi

Question 25

Usually, how many notes are played at the same time in a chord?

Accepted Answer

3

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1

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2

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4

Question 26

What is a capo used for on a guitar?

Accepted Answer

To change the key of the song

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To make the strings easier to press

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To improve the sound quality

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To make the guitar look cooler

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a type of guitar chord?

Accepted Answer

Perfect

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Major

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Minor

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Suspended

Question 28

When you play a guitar chord, what is the name of the shape your fingers make?

Accepted Answer

Fingering

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Chording

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Tablature

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Notation

Question 29

What is the name of the tool used to make sure your guitar is playing the correct notes?

Accepted Answer

Tuner

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Metronome

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Capo

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Amplifier

Question 30

What part of a guitar is NOT used to play chords?

Accepted Answer

Keys

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Strings

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Frets

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Neck

Question 31

Which note is the lowest on a piano keyboard?

Accepted Answer

C

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A

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G

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E

Question 32

Which chord below is a major chord?

Accepted Answer

C major

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G minor

Question 33

What is the musical symbol that shows us we are playing a chord called?

Accepted Answer

A bracket

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A clef

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A sharp

Question 34

Which of these chords makes us feel happy and cheerful?

Accepted Answer

C major

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G minor

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D diminished

Question 35

What is the first note of an F major chord?

Accepted Answer

F

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C

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G

Question 36

Which one of these instruments is NOT used for playing chords?

Accepted Answer

Saxophone

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Guitar

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Ukulele

Question 37

What is the difference between a major and a minor chord?

Accepted Answer

Major chords sound happy, while minor chords sound sad

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Minor chords have more notes than major chords

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Major chords are played with the left hand, while minor chords are played with the right hand

Question 38

Which instrument is best for playing chords?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Drums

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Violin

Question 39

What is a group of notes played together called?

Accepted Answer

Harmony

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Melody

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Scale

Question 40

What kind of chord makes music sound happy?

Accepted Answer

Major chord

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Minor chord

Question 41

What is the name of the part of the guitar we strum?

Accepted Answer

Strings

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Fretboard

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Pickguard

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Headstock

Question 42

What do we press on the piano to play different notes?

Accepted Answer

Keys

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Strings

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Pedals

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Hammers

Question 43

What do we call a series of chords played in a particular order?

Accepted Answer

Chord progression

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 44

What is the symbol for a C major chord?

Accepted Answer

C

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C maj

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C+

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C#

Question 45

Is a chord made up of just one note?

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 46

What is the name of the chord with three notes together called?

Accepted Answer

Triad

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Scale

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Interval

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Melody

Question 47

Which of these is a major chord?

Accepted Answer

C major

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D minor

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E half-diminished

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B augmented

Question 48

What is the name of the sign we use to write chords?

Accepted Answer

Chord symbol

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Stave

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Clef

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Key signature

Question 49

What is the name of a chord with only two notes?

Accepted Answer

Dyad

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Interval

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Scale

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Melody

Question 50

Which of these chords is a diminished chord?

Accepted Answer

G diminished

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C major

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D minor

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E augmented

Question 51

Which instrument is used to play chords, like the ones we sing in class?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Drums

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Flute

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Violin

Question 52

What do we call it when we play multiple notes together?

Accepted Answer

Chords

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 53

Which of these chords has a happy sound?

Accepted Answer

C major

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A minor

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E minor

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of practicing chords on instruments?

Accepted Answer

Makes you a better singer

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Improves coordination

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Develops musicality