3. Middle C and the D next to it is one step. -True?
10. A sharp written before an F on a staff applies to
a. F and G
b. All F's on that one line or space in that measure
c. Only that note
d. Always two notes
C?
3. To determine whether Middle C and the D next to it is one step, we need to understand the concept of musical intervals. In music, an interval refers to the distance between two notes. One step in music is commonly known as a whole step, which consists of two half steps. A half step is the closest possible distance between two adjacent notes on a piano or other equally tempered instrument. However, in the case of the question, we are comparing two specific notes, Middle C and the D next to it.
To find out if Middle C and the D next to it is one step, we can apply the concept of half steps and whole steps. On a piano, Middle C is the white key located in the middle of the keyboard. The D next to it is the white key to the right of Middle C. Counting the white and black keys in between, we find that there are two half steps or one whole step between Middle C and the D next to it. Therefore, the statement is true; Middle C and the D next to it are indeed one step apart.
10. The question pertains to the use of a sharp symbol written before an F on a staff. It asks about the notes to which this sharp applies.
To determine the answer, we need to recall the purpose of a sharp symbol in music notation. A sharp symbol raises the pitch of a note by one half step. This means that any note immediately to the right of the note with a sharp will be raised by one half step as well.
In this case, since a sharp is written before an F on a staff, it will only apply to the note directly to the right of the F. Therefore, the correct answer is c. Only that note. The sharp does not affect any other notes on the staff or in the measure.