CBMT Study Guide Questions and
Answers (Grade+)
12 bar blues progression—ANSWER--I I I I / IV IV I I / V IV I I
Harmonic Minor—ANSWER--Raised 7th scale degree
Melodic Minor—ANSWER--Raised 6th and 7th ascending, natural minor descending
C pitched instruments—ANSWER--Piano, flute, violin, viola, cello, oboe, tuba
Bb pitched instruments—ANSWER--Trumpet, Clarinet, Tenor and Soprano Saxophone, Bass
Clarinet
Eb pitched instruments—ANSWER--Alto and Baritone Saxophone, Alto Clarinet
Pentatonic Scale—ANSWER--1 2 3 5 6
Blues Scale—ANSWER--1 2 b3 3 5 6
Drop D Tuning—ANSWER--D A D G B E
Modal D—ANSWER--D A D G A D
Open D—ANSWER--D A D F# A D
Open E—ANSWER--E B E G# B E
Open G—ANSWER--D G D G B D
, Scale Degree Names—ANSWER--Tonic (I), Supertonic (ii), Mediant (iii), Subdominant (IV),
Dominant (V), Submediant (vi), Leading Tone (vii0).
clave rhythm—ANSWER--3:2 (I want candy)
Latin rhythm mambo/salsa accompaniment
Tango—ANSWER--3-3-2, flamenco, polka
cha-cha—ANSWER--4/4, latin, cuban
Round singing—ANSWER--Best type of singing to help with socialization
Mixolydian Mode in MT—ANSWER--Most harmonious and easy to sing with
Ostinato—ANSWER--a continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm
Aphasia—ANSWER--Impairment of language/comprehension. Usually caused by damage to
left hemisphere - either to Broca's area (impaired speaking) or to Wernicke's area (impaired
comprehension). Think Gabby Giffords
Apraxia—ANSWER--Lacked of muscle coordination, including muscles needed for speech.
This can demonstrate inconsistent and unpredictable errors in speech.
dysphagia—ANSWER--Trouble swallowing
Dysarthria—ANSWER--Consistent slow or slurred speech due to muscle weakness
Dyspraxia—ANSWER--difficulty with planing movements, especially complex or new
movements
Dyspraxia vs. Apraxia—ANSWER--"Dys" means partial loss
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Answers (Grade+)
12 bar blues progression—ANSWER--I I I I / IV IV I I / V IV I I
Harmonic Minor—ANSWER--Raised 7th scale degree
Melodic Minor—ANSWER--Raised 6th and 7th ascending, natural minor descending
C pitched instruments—ANSWER--Piano, flute, violin, viola, cello, oboe, tuba
Bb pitched instruments—ANSWER--Trumpet, Clarinet, Tenor and Soprano Saxophone, Bass
Clarinet
Eb pitched instruments—ANSWER--Alto and Baritone Saxophone, Alto Clarinet
Pentatonic Scale—ANSWER--1 2 3 5 6
Blues Scale—ANSWER--1 2 b3 3 5 6
Drop D Tuning—ANSWER--D A D G B E
Modal D—ANSWER--D A D G A D
Open D—ANSWER--D A D F# A D
Open E—ANSWER--E B E G# B E
Open G—ANSWER--D G D G B D
, Scale Degree Names—ANSWER--Tonic (I), Supertonic (ii), Mediant (iii), Subdominant (IV),
Dominant (V), Submediant (vi), Leading Tone (vii0).
clave rhythm—ANSWER--3:2 (I want candy)
Latin rhythm mambo/salsa accompaniment
Tango—ANSWER--3-3-2, flamenco, polka
cha-cha—ANSWER--4/4, latin, cuban
Round singing—ANSWER--Best type of singing to help with socialization
Mixolydian Mode in MT—ANSWER--Most harmonious and easy to sing with
Ostinato—ANSWER--a continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm
Aphasia—ANSWER--Impairment of language/comprehension. Usually caused by damage to
left hemisphere - either to Broca's area (impaired speaking) or to Wernicke's area (impaired
comprehension). Think Gabby Giffords
Apraxia—ANSWER--Lacked of muscle coordination, including muscles needed for speech.
This can demonstrate inconsistent and unpredictable errors in speech.
dysphagia—ANSWER--Trouble swallowing
Dysarthria—ANSWER--Consistent slow or slurred speech due to muscle weakness
Dyspraxia—ANSWER--difficulty with planing movements, especially complex or new
movements
Dyspraxia vs. Apraxia—ANSWER--"Dys" means partial loss
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
