Applied Musicianship
Sing, write and correct
Pitch Matching
Listen and then sing the same pitch.
Dictation of a Single Note
C4 plays first. What is the second note?
Choices
- E4
- F4
- G4
- A4
Dictation of a Pair of Notes
C4 plays first. What are the next two notes?
Choices
- D4 then E4
- D4 then F4
- E4 then D4
- E4 then F4
Rhythm Dictation
Write the durations in beats.
Choices
- 1, ½, ½, 2
- ½, ½, 1, 2
- 1, 1, 2
- 2, ½, ½, 1
Bass-Line Recognition
What are the chord roots?
Choices
- C–F–G–C
- C–G–F–C
- C–F–C–G
- C–A–G–C
Chord-Change Hearing
Each bar has four beats. In which bars does the chord change?
Choices
- Bars 2 and 3
- Bars 3 and 4
- Bars 2 and 4
- Every bar
Error Spotting
The phrase plays twice. Which note changed?
Choices
- The first
- The second
- The third
- The fourth
Intonation Diagnosis
The second A is out of tune. Is it sharp or flat?
Choices
- In tune
- Sharp
- Flat
Timing Diagnosis
The four notes play twice. Which note is late the second time?
Choices
- The first
- The second
- The third
- The fourth
Memory and Transfer
Hear the pattern and then start it from D. Which notes do you sing?
Choices
- D–F♯–A
- D–F–A
- D–F♯–A♯
- D–E–A
Other chapters: Pitch Direction and Contour · Intervals · Rhythm and Meter · Triads and Seventh Chords · Harmonic Motion · Scales and Modes · Tone and Color · Articulation and Expression · Polyphony and Texture
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