Musical Scales and Keyboard Units

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Questions and Answers

What notes are represented in the Major chord scale starting level labeled R+4+3?

D#, F#, B

F#, A, D

C, Eb, Ab (correct)

C#, E, A

Which triad is classified as Diminished?

B, D#, F#

D, F#, A

C#, E, A

F#, A, D (correct)

What adjustment needs to be made to flip a Major triad to minor?

Lower the 3rd by a half step (correct)

Lower the root by a half step

Change the 5th to a diminished

Raise the root by a whole step

In the system essentials table, what does '14541' likely represent?

A specific chord progression Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is correctly categorized?

Minor - C#, E, A Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Circle of Fifths in music theory?

To illustrate key signatures and relationships Signup and view all the answers

Identify the root notes used in the Diminished triad provided.

F#, A, D Signup and view all the answers

Which notes are included in the C major scale?

C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C Signup and view all the answers

Which notes form an Augmented chord according to the materials provided?

D#, F#, B Signup and view all the answers

In the chromatic scale starting with C, which note immediately follows C?

C# Signup and view all the answers

What shape is the wave pattern on the keyboards labeled 'Waves Unit 1'?

U-shaped Signup and view all the answers

Which key signatures directly follow C in the Primary Stations diagram?

G and D Signup and view all the answers

In the Borders and Center Stage section, where are the green stars located?

Above the third key and the leftmost key Signup and view all the answers

What is the relative positioning of the red and blue lines in the keyboards labeled 'Red Track / Blue Track Unit 2'?

Red line is above the blue line Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Popmatics Composition Book?

To simplify the learning process for musicians. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following notes is found on the black keys of the piano labeled with the C major scale?

F# Signup and view all the answers

How does the creator of popMATICS view traditional music learning methods?

They experienced challenges due to their reliance on written materials. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the number '1' in the Circle and Swing diagram?

It represents the tonic in the scale position Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'thinking in numbers before letters' suggest about the Popmatics approach?

It prioritizes learning musical concepts through numbers and functional harmony. Signup and view all the answers

What type of musicians did the creator first play with in a band?

Self-taught musicians. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features is included in the Popmatics Composition Book?

Space to record personal learning experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What feeling does the creator hope to foster in students through the use of popMATICS?

Joy and confidence in musical ability. Signup and view all the answers

What did the creator lack during their early music experiences that made learning difficult?

Understanding of practical application. Signup and view all the answers

What does the cover of the Popmatics Composition Book feature?

A black cover with a piano keyboard. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The C Major Scale and The Chromatic Scale

Contains two musical staffs
The first staff displays the C major scale
The second staff displays the chromatic scale

Borders and Center Stage

Four piano keyboards are labeled “Borders Unit 1”, “Borders Unit 2”, “Borders Unit 3”, and “Borders Unit 4”.
Each keyboard has two red flags and two blue flags placed above the keys.
Red flags are located at the leftmost and rightmost keys.
Blue flags are located at the middle keys.
Four piano keyboards are labeled “Center Stage Unit 1”, “Center Stage Unit 2”, “Center Stage Unit 3”, and “Center Stage Unit 4”.
On each keyboard, a green star is placed above the third key.
There’s another green star is above the leftmost key.

Waves and Red Track / Blue Track

Four piano keyboards are labeled “Waves Unit 1” through “Waves Unit 4”.
Each keyboard has a purple wave drawn above the keys.
“Unit 1” keyboards have U-shaped waves.
“Unit 2” keyboards have M-shaped waves.
Four piano keyboards are labeled “Red Track / Blue Track Unit 1” through “Red Track / Blue Track Unit 4”.
Each keyboard has a red line and a blue line drawn above the keys.
The blue line is above the red line on “Unit 1” keyboards.
The red line is above the blue line on “Unit 2” keyboards.
Each line starts on a red circle and ends on a blue circle.

Primary Stations

A diagram contains seven boxes connected by red arrows.
Each box depicts a different key signature.
The boxes show the movement from one key signature to the next in fifths.

Circle and Swing

A circle with a black background and white numbers.
The number “1” is written at the bottom.
“4” and “5” are written on either side of the number “1”.
“7” is written at the top.

Triad Tower

Diagram contains four groups of four notes.
Each group is indicated with a vertical line.
The groups are labeled:
- Grp Root 3rd 5th
- 3rd 5th Root
- 5th √ 3rd
Each group has a unique combination of notes.

Basic Chord Scales

Piano keys are labeled with the scales and chords

Anchors & Cradles

Diagram includes keys 1-7 (7-1) arranged in a circle.
Movement from one key to another is indicated with arrows.
Two arrows are labeled with “Hold and Drop” and “Hold and Raise”.

The Circle of Triads

Circle with the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 written around the outer edge.
The numbers are connected by arrows.
Some arrows are labeled “Raise” and some arrows “Drop.”

Primary Chord Scales (with alternate Routes)

Piano keys are labeled with the scales and chords and the numbers 1 - 5.
Below each number is a “phone number” that reflects the alternate route/s for each specific chord.

Primary Chord Scale

Shows how the “phone number” relates to a triangle with the numbers 1, 4, and 5 written at the bottom.

System Essentials

Table that includes the following:
- 14541
- PLT
- PCS
- #136-2457
- Alt Routes
- Major Variants
- Minor Variants
Each item in the table is followed by a row of numbers with checkmarks above them.

The Circle of Fifths

Circle with the notes of the chromatic scale written around the outer edges.
The notes are: A, Bb, C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, Gb, G, Ab, and A.

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Description

Explore the intricacies of the C Major and chromatic scales alongside various keyboard setups. This quiz covers different musical units labeled from Borders to Waves, focusing on flags and shapes above the keys. Suitable for music theory enthusiasts and piano learners alike.