National Federation of Music Clubs LEVEL 1 **Practice Test** FESTIVAL THEORY TEST

(Each item number is worth ten points)

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(Superior 90-100, Excellent 80-89.5, Satisfactory 70-79.5, Fair 60-69.5, Needs Improvement <60)

1. Circle the notes on lines. (Score 2 points for each correct note; subtract 2 for each incorrect note.)

2. Circle the note that is highest in each pair. (Score 2 points for each correct measure.)

3. Circle the note that is lowest in each pair. (Score 2 points for each correct measure.)

4, Circle the pairs of notes that form steps within each pair. (Score 2 points for each correct pair; subtract 2 points for
each incorrect pair.)

5. Fill in the blanks to complete the musical alphabet. (Score 2 points for each correct letter) E F _G_ A B C D E _F_ G F G A B _C_ G _A_ B C D _A_ B C D E

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**Practice Test** Answer Key

6. Draw 3 whole notes on different lines. Next, draw 2 half notes in different spaces. Be sure to put just one note in each measure. (Score 2 points for each correct measure.)

------------------ ANY LINE ---------------each incorrect pair.)

Do not subtract any points for incorrect stem direction it does not apply until Level 3 tests

------- ANY SPACE -------

7. Circle the pairs of notes that form skips within each pair. (Score 2 points for each correct pair; subtract 2 points for

8. Circle the half notes.

(Score 2 points for each correct note; subtract 2 points for each incorrect note, but no more than 10 points.)

9. Circle the quarter notes.

(Score 2 points for each correct note; subtract 2 points for each incorrect note, but no more than 10 points.)

10. Matching: Write the letter in the space that matches the definition. __B__ play or sing loudly __E__ play or sing softly __C__ bass clef __A__ staff __D__ treble clef a. c.

(Score 2 points for each correct response.)

b. f d.

e. p

NFMC Festival Theory **Practice** Test Level 1, p. 2