Piano Theory Work Sheet

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Clefs
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There are two clefs we use to read pitch in piano music,
these are __________ and __________. The __________ clef is used to read
the higher notes; whereas the _________ clef is used to read the lower notes.

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We use our _____________ We use our _________

to play ________ clef to play _________ clef

Time Signatures

Time signatures are found at the beginning of every piece of

music. Please highlight the correct definitions below:

The top number indicates what kind of note is equivalent to a

of
beat (crotchet or quavers beats etc)/ How many beats inside a

bar

The bottom number indicates what kind of note is equivalent

to a beat (crotchet or quavers beats etc)/ How many beats

inside a bar

Rhythm & Note Values

Rhythm is the length value of a note; how long or short a note is held for.
Here are some examples of different note values below, please indicate each note
value as well as the correct name if known. Use the answer box to help you.

ar ai ta aka aka aka aka

Note Value

Note Name

Answer box

1 beat, 2 beats, 3 beats, 4 beats,

1/2 a beat and 1/2 a beat, crotchet, minim,

dotted minim, quavers, semibreve

Sharp, Flat and Natural Signs

Sharp
Flat Natural

When we sharpen
When we flatten a A natural sign cancels/
a note, we play the
note, we play the next doubles a note that has

been sharpened or
next note up/down note up/down a

a semitone to the
semitone to the flattened
left/right
left/right

Chords

A chord is a group of notes played together to create harmonies. Chords made up of

different notes can create different sounds.
• C chords are made using the following notes __ __ __.
• F chords are made using __ __ __.
• G chords are made using __ __ __.

Play the above chords on your piano, using fingers 1,3,5.

These 3 chords are all major chords. Major chords create a happy, cheerful sound.

Experiment playing the chords again, but this time flatten your 3rd finger on
each chord.

Describe the difference in sound after flattening the middle note...

What is the name of this type of chord?

Notes on the Stave

Spaced Notes Lined Notes

D
c

G A

E F

ago C

G
Create a sentence to remember the lined and spaced notes in the treble and bass clef.
Starting with the lowest note to the highest.

Treble clef: F-A-C-E |E G B D F

Bass clef: A C E G |G B D F A