gospel musician test 100 questions to test your knowledge

[diverse379]

 

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this test will test your knowledge of theory application
ministerial protocol
and knowledge acquisition

each section will test you on basic knowledge more advanced knowledge practice procedures and
knowledge acquisition

theory  the following questions will test your knowledge of basic to advanced theory
part one scale theory

1) How many notes are in a major scale?

2) construct a major scale in the following keys
D major
Eb major
A major
Ab Major

3)  construct a pentatonic scale on the same keys

4) Construct a blues scale on the keys of E and B

5)  construct a whole tone scale on any of the above keys

6) construct a diminsished scale on the keys of Db and F

 7) what scale would best be used on a major7 chord

 what scale would best be used on a augmented chord

9) how do you construct a Eb dorian scale

10 how do you construct a Ab mixolydian scale

11) to improvise for a jazz sound which note would you alter in a major scale

12) using the same concept what would be a second note you could alter to give you a jazz sound

13)  to improvise for a traditional gospel sound what two notes would you remove from the major scale

14) name three genres  of songs or styes or or parts of the service where you may use the blues scale

true or false

15 The major scale is the best scale for a devotional song such as cant nobody do me like jesus  T  F

16 The Blues scale is best suited for a song such as Holy Holy Holy if played the way the song is written

17 The the pentatonic scale sounds great when played in octaves  true or false

18 scales should be always be  played quickly in order to develop speed and accuracy

19 It is not important what fingers you use to play a scale as long as it sounds even.

20 playing scales Legato  mean you play them choppy

21 when you lift your fingers high when you play scales you develop strength and accuracy

22 when you keep your fingers in contact with the keys you develop a legato touch,

multiple choice

23 why are scales important
a) they form the building blocks of chords
B) they make your fingers agile
C) they make it easier to learn how to play melodies
D they allow you to play by ear
E) all of the above

24 what scale is the best for a up tempo shout
a) major scale
B)phrygian mode
C) ionian scale
D) blues scale

25 what is the best scale to be played over an altered chord
A) major scale
B) melodic minor
C)melodic minor a half step up
D)melodic minor a half step down


26 you should practice scales
A) every session you practice
B) once a week
C) every other day
D)only if you want to solo


chordal theory
the following section will test your knowledge of chords

27 what is the difference between a major and a minor chord what notes are different

28 create a diminished triad on the notes of D and A

29 create an augmented chord on the notes of C and Eb

30 write a c major triad in all three inversions

31-34 form the following chords in the keys F and Db

major 7
minor 7
dimished 7
major minor 7

true false
35) a closed chord means that only a few scales work with it

36) a major 9th chord contains a 2nd scale degree

37) A Dminor  triad with a G is called a minor 11th

38) A C major triad with F instead of an E is called suspended,triad

fill in
 39) A chord where the notes of the chord are spread out so that you could put other scale tones between them  is called an _______________________ chord

40) A chord that contains  two distinct chords such as a cmajor and Dmajor is called a _____________ chord

multiple choice

41) which words are used to describe  the notes that creae 9ths 13ths and 11ths
a) ornaments
B)tensions
C) both
D) neither

42) if you follow the circle of fifths
which notes lie on either side of the D
a) A and B

b) E and C

c) A and G

D) none of the above


true or false

43) dominant chords sound like they want to go somewhere   

44) the major chord has the most alteration possibilities

45) the dominant chord has the most alteration possibilites

46) the minor chord has the most alteration possibilities

47) traditionally when you end a song
the chord that comes before the last chord should be
a minor chord

Progressions
the following questions will test your knowledge of progressions substitutions and some song applications
if you have made it this far you are probably on an intermediate to an advanced level of theory
if this part is too difficult skip this section and go to the ministry section

48) the number system is a system allows musicians to communicate scales and progressions

if we are in the key of C

what number would A be


for the following questions you should write the labeled chord names ie
Gmaj7 or cmin9 etc

49) form a 2 5 1 progression in the key of Eb

50) write a 7 3 6 progression in the key of Bb

51) write an 3 6 2 5 1 in the key of C

true or false
52) in most hymns and devotional songs the song either goes to the four or the five
 
53) the five can be preceeded by a dominant a half step above

54)  the five can be preceeded by a dominant a whole step below)

55) a five chord can be preceeded by a dominant a fourth below

56) any chord can be preceeded by a major 7th chord above

57) a tritone are two notes three steps away

58) tritones can be used in conjunction with a chord  or in place of a chord

 59)when we say tritone substitution we mean we switch one tritone for another

multiple choice
60 in a 2 5 1 progression
the two is normally
a) major
b) minor
c) dominant
d) augmented

61) to serve the same purpose and to be used interchangebly what other progression might you use

a) 3-6-1

b)  4 5 1

c) 2 b2 1

D) A and B

E) B and C
 
the following questions will test your knowledge of instruments

62) name at least 5 ways that an organ is different from a piano

63) name three ways a keyboard is different from an organ

64) name 2 ways a pipe organ is different from a hammond

65) how many possible combinations of sounds are there on a hammond organ
A) less than a hundred

B) more  than a thousand

C) less than a thousand

D) less than a million

E) more than 2 million

66) the hammond is traditionally played with 2 feet

fill in
the ______________ is usally called the king of instruments

67)  the ___________________ is the glue between the rhythm  and the harmony

68) name three four instruments that are responsible for the harmony in a typical church band

69) in what way does the bass guitar control the harmony and how does the regular guitar affect the harmony

true or false
70) in a band everyone should try to out play each other in order to get everyone to play their best

71) you can put a bass through a guitar amp with now problems

72) you can put a bass through a keyboard amp with no problems

72) you can never put a keyboard through a bass amp

73) you should play lower than everyone

74) you should look for holes in the music to poke through and stand out

75)  when playing piano solo you rhythm less important than harmony

practice procedures
practicing is a necessary component to your development the following questions will test your understanding of practicing.

76) name two devices used to help you practice keeping in time

77) name four ways you can or should practice chords

78) what is a drill and why are they important

79) if you are learning a song from a record
what are the two things you should learn first
a) melody
b) bass line
C) chords
d)words
 pick two

80) if you are learning how to play a song from the written page
you should
a) never take your eye off the page
b)look ahead
C) try to see patterns instead of reading each note
D) all of the above
E)none of the above

81) what are some compelling arguments for playing by ear

82 what are some compelling arguments for playing by reading


choir training
fill in with the following words
always sometimes never doesent matter

83) you should _______________ warm up your choir before practice


84) the parts the choir sing _________________ come from the chords played on the key board or organ

true false
85) the words are just as important as the notes when teaching a song

86) The average usable range to sing vocally is one octave

Ministry application

this last part will test your ability to funtion in a ministry

87) what is the difference between a worship song and a praise song

88) what is the difference between a devotional service and a worship and praise segment

89) when a preacher is talking  or there is a transition in the service you should
a) play a song
b) play some lively music
C) play something slow
D) play something light

90) when a person is praying you should
A) play a worshipful song
B) play songs that speak to what the person is playing
C)dont play at all
D) consult your pastor on all questions concerning what and when to play

91) when a preacher is hooping you should
a) play the same chords you would play in a shout
b) you should play along with every word
C) you should play after he stops for a breath
D)it depends on the preacher

the following questions are just cleverly worded biblical passages or questions on biblical concepts this will test your ability to understand your role in the ministry and God's role in your life
true or false
92) music prepares the hearts of the people for the message

93) David played a spirit away from saul

94)  theology is contained in 90% percent of our hymns

95) the bible says that with holy spirit we dont need teachers

96) a musician should conduct himself to the same standard as a preacher

97) A workman is not worthy of his hire

97) not just your gifts will make room for you

98)  praise is a sacrifice

99) a musician shouldnt have to align him or herself to the vision of the pastor

100) Lgm contains all the anwers to all the questions on this test.
 
 
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[musallio]

Wow!!!
This is awesome Diverse...
I like the way you thought this out..

I was thinking of quiting after 65, but was curious what was next

I know I need to learn more about the Hammond & a few other areas

What more can I say sir,...every serious musician & M.O.Ms aught to go over this.

I promise you will come out enlighted & you'll see areas where you need to go & focus on to complete your ministry.

Blessed be thou Divine.

PS:

I also will be forever grateful to the diatonic major scale chord practice method you shared yesterday. I formed a few chords & created up to 20 exercises I plan to go over in the next year or 2.
It's like I'm re-learning the scales..
I know I'll never sound "thin" [if there's anything as such , or rather dry] again because everything  sounded so Phatt when I was playing those simple chords with the worst piano sounds & I couldn't believe that:
i) It was me sounding phat with every chord I played;
ii) In a choppy, unpleasant piano sound; and
iii) Without a sustain pedal!!

Thank you.

Oh, I almost forgot to mention that it has also enabled me to chord anyhow I want with my LH in record time!! I'm not exaggerating here, I'm stating what I experienced this morning!

So for anyone who was intimidated by what Diverse shared, but you still want to sound phat by choice rather than by luck or knowing only a few chords, I encourage you to go & try out the method Diverse was sharing..

Once you've practiced that method, you'll never be afraid to play the piano again because you'll just sound phatt!!

I am also willing to share a couple of exercises I've developed & some on the pipeline based on the principle.
Ok, I think it's point taken now

[diverse379]

hey musaillo can you send me those exercises and some and some of those chords
please


and thank you for your kind words

[musallio]

sure Diverse..

& no, thank you!
You gave us the key to unlocking the creativity in us!

If anyone else is interested, the exercises are here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/3955125/Diatonic-scale-various-exercise-ideas

This is just to give you all an idea of what I'm talking about.
The way I plan to go thru' these exercises is selecting 1 or 2 & doing them, in all the keys.
This can take anything from a month to a year (depending on practice time).

Each exercise also emphasizes a specific focus point. For example, extended chords, which quality would it be? a 9th, 11th 13th etc..
I can also come up with exercise which will help me play (by choice) rootless voicings anytime I want in any key..& the wonder of this type of exercise is that all you need to do is find 1 particular chord you like & take it up a scale diatonically, reproduce everything in the number system, DO IT!! & DO IT IN ALL THE KEYS FOR MAXIMUM BENEFIT..in turn this will reinforce many things in your mind (eg, after doing 1 exercise in a few keys, you will never again struggle with the numbers on scale notes..etc).

It will also empower one to play what they want, WHEN THEY WANT!, as opposed to resorting to simple triads you started of with when you first learnt the diatonic major scales.

I f this is done faithfully (& patiently), I believe you will never ever have to ask the famous question in this era " how do I make my playing sound full/ phat?"

[ShadowPhace]

I falled!!!
O'God I need to brush off my theory.....

[Fenix]

I falled!!!
O'God I need to brush off my theory.....

LOL!!!!!! 

[diverse379]

LOL!!!!!! 

whatchu laughing at fenix

i dont see no paper turned in by you

 

[sjonathan02]

This is cute, but I have two questions:

a. Who's giving the test

b. Where are the answers, as in in one location.



The reason for b is because the last few questions (specifically the T or F questions) have possibly more than one answer or can be answered based on individual beliefs.

[chevonee]

I love this test!!!!!! Thanks diverse379. Remain blessed

**I'll turn my test in by COB tommorrah**

[diverse379]

This is cute, but I have two questions:

a. Who's giving the test

b. Where are the answers, as in in one location.



The reason for b is because the last few questions (specifically the T or F questions) have possibly more than one answer or can be answered based on individual beliefs.

I worded those questions like that purposely

they can be answered in many ways

but if you know the scripture where the actual phrase or rearrangement of words come from there can only be one answer

To answer your first question I am iving the test

as far as where the answers are

I am working it out with 4his glory if there will be a place on the site that we can house the answers

but pm me on those questions I would like to go over those last true false questions with you

I was a little tired when I wrote those I did this test in one sitting

I probably could have worded them a litte better

I love this test!!!!!! Thanks diverse379. Remain blessed

**I'll turn my test in by COB tommorrah**

thanks a lot looking forward to it

[musallio]

I worded those questions like that purposely

they can be answered in many ways

but if you know the scripture where the actual phrase or rearrangement of words come from there can only be one answer

To answer your first question I am iving the test

as far as where the answers are

I am working it out with 4his glory if there will be a place on the site that we can house the answers

but pm me on those questions I would like to go over those last true false questions with you

I was a little tired when I wrote those I did this test in one sitting

thanks a lot looking forward to it

Troof...

I thought the T& F answers were ok..& those scripture questions did indeed have 1 answer if you know your scripture passages.

[diverse379]

the answer key is finished

thanks everyone for your encouragement and support

[Fenix]

whatchu laughing at fenix

i dont see no paper turned in by you

 

I'm workin' on it, i'm workin' on it.

**Whispers**
Psst, Chevonee, what's the answer to number 12?

[sjonathan02]

I worded those questions like that purposely

they can be answered in many ways

but if you know the scripture where the actual phrase or rearrangement of words come from there can only be one answer

To answer your first question I am iving the test

as far as where the answers are

I am working it out with 4his glory if there will be a place on the site that we can house the answers

but pm me on those questions I would like to go over those last true false questions with you

I was a little tired when I wrote those I did this test in one sitting
thanks a lot looking forward to it

  Impressive, most impressive.

[Fenix]

  Impressive, most impressive.

Hmm. Bone Krusha is impressed. Fenix is also impressed.

[rut]

Now since you posted the test can you give us the answers os we can learn from them because THIS IS A REALLY GOOD TEST that I dont even know half of the answers too so after maybe a month can you go back and put the asnwers in 

[diverse379]

Now since you posted the test can you give us the answers os we can learn from them because THIS IS A REALLY GOOD TEST that I dont even know half of the answers too so after maybe a month can you go back and put the asnwers in 

for now you just have to pm me and i will send you the answers

4his glory asked me if i wanted the test and the answere key stored somewhere
so we will see

[musallio]

Can't wait to see the answers..who knows, there could be surprises..like there always are in my official modules at school