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Have you just started learning the piano? Then this quiz is perfect for you. Let's see how much you've learned so far about the basic facts about piano, music theory and history.

This quiz has 12 questions and it shouldn't take more than 2 minutes to complete.

Question 1 of 12 Q How many keys are there in a modern piano? a) 74 b) 94 c) 88 d) 62

Question 2 of 12 Q The piano was invented by... a) Bartolomeo Cristofori in 1792 b) Gioseffo Zarlino in 1803 c) Dieterich Buxtehude in 1640 d) Ignaz Moscheles in 1841

Question 3 of 12 Q What is the function of the "Damper" pedal? a) It raises all the dampers off the strings so that they keep vibrating after the key is released b) It makes the piano sound softer c) It cancels the sound of the piano immediately d) This pedal no longer exists on modern pianos

Question 4 of 12 Q Which period came after the Baroque period? a) Romantic b) Renaissance c) Classical d) Modern

Question 5 of 12 Q Which composer is known as the bridge between the Classical and the Romantic periods? a) F.Chopin b) C.P.E.Bach c) C.Debussy d) L.V.Beethoven

Question 6 of 12 Q The correct fingering for the right hand in the A major scale is... a) 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 b) 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 c) 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 d) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Question 7 of 12 Q ... and what about the left hand? a) 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 b) 5 4 3 2 1 2 1 2 c) 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 d) 4 3 2 5 4 3 2 1

Question 8 of 12 Q Why is the Treble clef also referred to as the G clef? a) Because the symbol resembles a G b) To indicate the 4th line is the note G c) Because symbol starts out on the 2nd line, which is the note G d) This is just a nickname, nothing important about it

Question 9 of 12 Q The piano is considered to be which type of instrument? a) Percussion b) String c) Woodwind d) Brass

Question 10 of 12 Q What does a 6/8 time signature means? a) 8 beats per measure and the quarter notes gets the beat b) 6 beats per measure and the half note gets the beat c) 6 beats per measure and the eight note gets the beat d) 8 beats per measure and the whole note gets the beat

Question 11 of 12 Q How many sharps are there in the key signature for A major? a) 3 sharps b) 2 sharps c) 5 sharps d) 1 sharp