A quarter note is placed on the 4^{ {th }} line of the staff. Its stem will be drawn

Correct Answer is : downward and on the left of the note.

upward and on the right of the note.

upward and on the left of the note.

downward and on the right of the note.

Correct Answer is : downward and on the left of the note.

BECE Creative Arts and Design 2024 Paper

Question : 37

Total: 40

4^{\text {th }}

Solution:

Concept:

Stem direction and side depend on the notehead's position relative to the middle line of the staff.

Explanation:

A note placed on or above the middle line has its stem drawn downward.

A downward stem is placed on the left side of the notehead.

Since the

4^{\text{th}}

line is above the middle line, the stem should point downward and be on the left.

Answer:

C. downward and on the left of the note.

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