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Music Theory 105 - Basslines.
Get a mark of 80% or higher to pass this quiz!
1
A string played without pressing a fret down on the neck is called _____________.
an open string
a passing note
a fretless
a slap
2
A sharp symbol in front of a note tells us to ___________.
play the note up a whole step
play the note up a half step
play the note down a half step
play the note down a whole step
3
The bass guitar sounds one octave lower than it's written on the staff. True or false?
True
False
4
The lines of the Bass Clef represents which notes (from bottom to top)?
E G B D F
F A C E
G B D F A
A C E G
5
What is a walking bassline?
A bassline based on a 1/4 note pulse
All answers are correct
A bassline that has a strong relationship to the kick drum
A funky syncopated bassline
6
Using a pick produces...
More attack
A full rounded sound
7
The Bass Clef is also known as the _______.
E-Clef
G-Clef
C-Clef
F-Clef
8
What are the notes for the four strings on a bass guitar and how do they correspond to the strings on a guitar?
The four strings on a bass guitar are D-G-B-E and they are an octave higher than the four top strings on a guitar
The four strings on a bass guitar are E-A-D-G and they are also the 4 low strings on a guitar pitched an octave lower
The four strings on a bass guitar are A-E-D-G and they are an octave higher than the four low strings on a guitar
9
The bass gives a sense of _____ to a musical performance.
harmony
power
purpose
melody
10
Which list best describes (in order) the 'evolution of bass'?
Double Bass, Tuba, Electric Bass Guitar
Tuba, Electric Bass Guitar, Double Bass
Tuba, Double Bass, Electric Bass Guitar
Electric Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Tuba
11
The Treble Clef is also known as the _______.
C-Clef
E-Clef
F-Clef
G-Clef
12
A bass player should play as many fills as possible to keep add flavor to the song. True or false?
False
True
13
The 3rd in the C Major, C Minor and C Dominant 7th chords is the same note. True or false?
True
False
14
What is the fifth of a C Dominant 7th chord?
G
F
Bb
E
15
The root note helps to define the harmony. True or false?
False
True
16
An eighth note is broken down into ___ sixteenth notes.
two
eight
sixteen
four
17
How do you call the basic foundational note of a chord?
The Fifth
The Key Signature
The Octave
The Root
18
What is the second most important note in bass line creation?
The 2nd
The 7th
The 3rd
The 5th
19
The Fender Jazz Bass produces more 'mid-range' tone than compared to the Fender Precision Bass.
False
True
They sound about the same
Music Theory 105
Basslines
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