Quiz: Introduction to Piano - Class 6 MCQ

A standard piano typically has 88 keys, which include both black and white keys. It consists of 52 white keys and 36 black keys, arranged in repeating patterns.

The treble clef, also known as the G clef, is primarily used for the right hand on the piano. It indicates higher-pitched notes and is commonly used to notate melodies played with the right hand.

The lines and spaces on the treble clef staff are called staves. The lines, from bottom to top, are E, G, B, D, and F, and the spaces, from bottom to top, spell out the word F-A-C-E.

The key located to the immediate left of a group of two black keys on the piano is the note C. This pattern repeats throughout the keyboard.

A grand piano typically has three pedals. The pedals are used to alter the sound of the piano, such as sustaining notes or softening the volume.

The duration of a note in sheet music is determined by its size and shape. Different note symbols represent different durations, such as whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, and so on.

The bass clef, also known as the F clef, is primarily used for the left hand on the piano. It indicates lower-pitched notes and is commonly used to notate basslines and left-hand accompaniments.

The lines and spaces on the bass clef staff are also called staves. The lines, from bottom to top, are G, B, D, F, and A, while the spaces, from bottom to top, spell out the word A-C-E-G.

3. F

Explanation: On a piano keyboard, the white key immediately to the right of a group of three black keys is F. The groups of three black keys have the following pattern of white keys around them: G, A, B (to the left) and C, D, E, F (to the right).

The purpose of a sustain pedal on a piano is to sustain or hold notes. When the pedal is pressed, it allows the strings to vibrate freely, sustaining the sound even after the keys are released.