Guitar Guitar Theory & Music Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the interval between the first and fifth degree of a major scale called?

Accepted Answer

Perfect fifth

Answer

Major third

Answer

Perfect fourth

Answer

Major sixth

Question 2

On a standard-tuned guitar, what are the pitches of the six open strings from lowest to highest?

Accepted Answer

E A D G B E

Answer

E A D G B F

Answer

E B G D A E

Answer

D A D G B E

Question 3

A pentatonic scale has how many notes per octave?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

4

Answer

6

Answer

7

Question 4

What does a 'barre chord' require the guitarist to do?

Accepted Answer

Press one finger across all or most strings at a single fret

Answer

Use only open strings

Answer

Use only the thumb on the low strings

Answer

Tap the body for percussion

Question 5

What is the formula for a major triad in terms of intervals?

Accepted Answer

Root + major third + perfect fifth

Answer

Root + minor third + perfect fifth

Answer

Root + perfect fourth + major sixth

Answer

Root + major second + minor seventh

Question 6

In music theory, what does 'CAGED' system refer to for guitarists?

Accepted Answer

Five chord shapes that map the entire fretboard

Answer

A method of alternate tunings

Answer

A strumming pattern system

Answer

A scale fingering notation system