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

The interval from the root to the fifth degree of any major scale is called a perfect fifth, spanning seven semitones.

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

Standard guitar tuning from the lowest (thickest) string to highest is E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4.

Question 3

A pentatonic scale has how many notes per octave?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

A pentatonic scale contains five distinct pitches per octave, making it simpler than the seven-note major or minor scales.

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

A barre chord requires the guitarist to lay one finger, usually the index, flat across all strings at a given fret, acting as a movable capo.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Root + major third + perfect fifth

Answer

A major triad consists of a root, a major third (4 semitones above the root), and a perfect fifth (7 semitones above the root).

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