Fretboard Wizard Foundation Universal Rules Quiz

Question 1 of 15

1. Question

In the musical alphabet where are the naturally occurring half steps?

Between B&C and E&F
Between A&B and C&D
Between a rock and a hard place
Between the two outside cookie parts of an Oreo cookie

Question 2 of 15

2. Question

What naturally occurring scale is used to model the major scale after?

The C major scale
The rusty scale at the gym
The D major scale
The A major scale

Question 3 of 15

3. Question

What is the “master recipe” of whole and half steps for a major scale?

W-W-H-W-W-W-H
It's like Colonel Sanders' recipe… completely secret
1/2 cup of flour, 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoon of salt
It's on the back of the box, just look

Question 4 of 15

4. Question

What degrees of the major scale are used for starting the chord matrix and as a result, give you the notes in the first chord of that key?

1st, 3rd, and 5th
1st, 2nd, and 3rd
1st, 5th, and 7th
4th, 5th, and 6th

Question 5 of 15

5. Question

In any major scale, what is the order of the naturally occurring chords’ tonality?

Maj, min, min, Maj, Maj, min, dim
Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Pah, rum, pum, pum, pum
Doo, Diddly, Dum, Doo, Diddly

Question 6 of 15

6. Question

A Major 3rd stacked on a minor 3rd results in what kind of chord?

A major chord
A minor chord
A diminished chord
A minimized chord

Question 7 of 15

7. Question

A minor 3rd stacked on a Major 3rd results in what kind of chord?

A minor chord
A major chord
A diminished chord
A squooshy chord

Question 8 of 15

8. Question

A minor 3rd stacked on a minor 3rd results in what kind of chord?

A diminished chord
A demented chord
A dented chord
A dental chord

Question 9 of 15

9. Question

A major 3rd consists of how many whole steps?

2
2.5
1.5
1.75

Question 10 of 15

10. Question

A minor 3rd consists of how many whole steps?

1.5
2
.5
1

Question 11 of 15

11. Question

What does the CAGED system allow you to do?

Navigate the fretboard by knowing the pattern the various chord shapes make along the fretboard.
Fly
Once internalized the CAGED system acts like a radar allowing you to find the nearest Leprechaun
The CAGED system allows one to have enormous muscles and enter the Mr. Olympia contest

Question 12 of 15

12. Question

Does the CAGED system repeat after the final D shape?

Yes, the CAGED system repeats. When you play the last D shape you just start over at C
No the CAGED system is a one trick pony
No the CAGED system is ultra lame
No the CAGED system never repeats and you need a thesaurus to figure out what comes next

Question 13 of 15

13. Question

What’s the best way to lock in this theory knowledge?

Applying it in the real world
Writing it down and never thinking about it again
Taking notes and then starting them on fire
The New York Times crossword puzzle

Question 14 of 15

14. Question

In the musical alphabet where are the naturally occurring whole steps?

Between every note pair that is NOT B&C or E&F
There are no whole steps, those are too big
Did you mean baby steps?
Every other note

Question 15 of 15

15. Question

Will using the universal rules discussed in this lesson allow you to apply these theory principles to other keys and situations?

Yes
No

Fretboard Wizard Foundation Universal Rules Quiz