Test Your Music Theory

Here are some theory questions and answers.
They will give an indication of your current music theory standard.
If you would like to know more or have any suggestions, please email me.
Bass of Luck!
George Urbaszek

CHORDS

Q: What are the notes in a Cm7(b5) chord?

C Eb Gb Bb

Q: What are the notes in a D(add9) chord?

D F# A E

Q: What are the notes in an Eb dim7 chord?

Eb Gb Bbb Dbb

SCALES

Q: What are the notes in the G lydian scale?

G A B C# D E F# G

Q: What are the notes in the G phrygian scale?

G Ab Bb C D Eb F G

Q: What are the notes in the Bb altered scale?

Bb B C# D E F# G#

HARMONY

Q: What is the V7 chord in the key of G?

D7

Q: What is the V7 chord in the key of A?

E7

Q: What are the IIm7 V7 Imaj7 chords in the key of Eb major?

Fm7 Bb7 Ebmaj7

RHYTHM NOTATION

Q: How many sixteenth notes in 4/4 time?

16

Q: How many eighth notes in 3/4 time?

6

Q: For what is BPM an acronym?

Beats Per Minute

How did you go? Is this kind of knowledge relevant to your goals?
Better knowledge of theory often coincides with better playing.
More important, however: "Hear well to play well."