20 questions covering all three parts of the course. Select an answer to see instant feedback. Your score appears at the end.
Part 1
Reading Charts
Question 1 of 20
What information can you find in the header at the top of a Wellspring chord chart?
AThe lyrics to the song
BThe key, tempo, and time signature
CThe names of the musicians
DThe chords for the bridge only
The header is the first thing you read before a song starts. It tells you the key, tempo (how fast), and time signature (how the beats are grouped).
Question 2 of 20
On a chord chart, you see the chord name above a word in the lyrics. When does that chord start?
AOn the very next beat after the word
BAt the word it appears above, and it continues until the next chord name
COnly on that one word, then you stop
DAt the beginning of the measure regardless of where the word falls
The chord begins at the word where it is written and stays in effect until you see the next chord name — even if several words pass in between.
Question 3 of 20
True or False: At Wellspring we only use one type of chart.
ATrue
BFalse
False. Wellspring uses several chart formats — MultiTracks chord, MultiTracks number, sheet music chord, sheet music number, and Nashville Number charts. Part 1 covers all of them.
Question 4 of 20
You see the chord written as G/B on the chart. You are playing bass. What note do you play?
AG
BB
CBoth G and B
DEither one — it does not matter
Bass players always play the note on the RIGHT side of the slash. G/B means bass plays B. Chordal instruments play the chord on the left — G.
Question 5 of 20
True or False: In the number system, the number 1 always means the chord C major.
ATrue
BFalse
False. The number 1 means the root chord of whatever key the song is in. In the Key of G, 1 = G. In the Key of A, 1 = A. The numbers stay the same — only the notes change.
Question 6 of 20
What does a section label on a chart tell you?
AHow loud to play
BWhere you are in the song — Verse, Chorus, Bridge, etc.
CWhich instrument plays that section
DHow many times to repeat
Section labels like Verse 1, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, and Bridge tell you where you are in the song's structure. They often also include dynamic instructions.
Question 7 of 20
True or False: The slash chord rule is different depending on which instrument you play.
ATrue
BFalse
True. Chordal instruments (keys, guitar) play the chord on the LEFT. Bass players play the note on the RIGHT. Drummers — no change, keep your groove.
Part 2
Numbers, Chords, and Notes on Your Instrument
Question 8 of 20
What is the purpose of your instrument packet at Wellspring?
ATo show you every song Wellspring plays
BTo give you a visual reference for where the numbers live on your specific instrument
CTo replace the chord chart during a service
DTo teach you how to read sheet music
Your instrument packet is a key-by-key visual reference. When you see a number on a chart, open your packet to the right key page and find that number to know what to play.
Question 9 of 20
True or False: Every instrument at Wellspring — keys, guitar, bass, and drums — uses the same number system.
ATrue
BFalse
True. The number system is universal. Whether you play keys, guitar, bass, or drums, the numbers on the chart mean the same thing. What changes is how each instrument responds to those numbers.
Question 10 of 20
A chart shows the number 4. You open your instrument packet to the Key of G. What does the 4 tell you?
APlay four beats of silence
BPlay the 4th chord in the Key of G
CPlay the note G four times
DSkip that measure
The number 4 refers to the 4th chord in the current key. In the Key of G, the 4 chord is C. Your instrument packet shows you exactly what to play.
Question 11 of 20
True or False: Bass players play full chords when reading a number chart.
ATrue
BFalse
False. Bass players play single notes — specifically the root note of each chord number, or the note on the right side of a slash chord. Not full chords.
Question 12 of 20
What do the dynamic markings on a chart tell a drummer?
AWhich specific notes to play
BHow loud or soft to play in each section
CHow fast to play the fill
DWhich cymbal to use
Drummers at Wellspring use dynamic levels tied to song sections. A dynamic marking tells you the energy level — from soft and spacious to full and driving.
Question 13 of 20
True or False: If a song is in Key of A and the leader changes it to Key of G at the last minute, you need a completely new chart.
ATrue
BFalse
False. With the number system, you just open a different key page in your instrument packet. The chart numbers stay exactly the same — only the key page you reference changes.
Question 14 of 20
What is the role of the note reference pages at the beginning of Part 2?
ATo show you the song order for the service
BTo help you find where actual note names live on your instrument before learning the number system
CTo replace your instrument packet
DTo show chord diagrams for every song
Before you can find a number on your instrument, you need to know where the notes live. The note reference pages show every note on every instrument — keyboard, fretboard, and drum kit.
Part 3
Making the Connection
Question 15 of 20
What are the three steps for turning a chart number into a sound on your instrument?
AMemorize, practice, perform
BSee the number on the chart → find it in your packet → play what the diagram shows
CRead the chord → ask the leader → play what they say
DListen to the recording → copy what you hear → repeat
The three-step chain: See the number → Find it in your instrument packet → Play what the diagram shows. Every lesson in Parts 1 and 2 builds toward these three steps.
Question 16 of 20
True or False: The pre-workshop course is designed to make you an expert before you arrive at the workshop.
ATrue
BFalse
False. The course gives you enough foundation that nothing feels completely foreign in your breakout group. The workshop is where you practice and get your questions answered.
Question 17 of 20
Praise is in the Key of A. The chorus opens on the 6m chord. What does 6m tell you?
APlay the 6th fret
BPlay the minor chord built on the 6th note of the Key of A
CPlay six beats of a major chord
DRepeat the previous chord six times
The number tells you the scale degree, and the 'm' means minor. In the Key of A, the 6th note is F#, so 6m = F# minor. Your instrument packet shows you exactly what to play.
Question 18 of 20
True or False: 6/8 time feels exactly the same as 4/4 time.
ATrue
BFalse
False. 4/4 has four beats with a straight feel. 6/8 is felt as two big beats per measure each divided into three — a flowing triplet pulse. One Name (Jesus) is in 6/8.
Question 19 of 20
You see "BREAK" written on the chart. What does that mean?
ATake a break — you are done for the song
BEveryone stops playing for that measure, creating space before the next section
COnly the drummer plays
DPlay twice as loud
A break means everyone stops playing for one full measure. It creates tension and space — often right before a chorus hits. One of the most powerful moments in worship music when done together.
Question 20 of 20
True or False: The WorshipReady workshop is an audition for the Wellspring worship team.
ATrue
BFalse
False. The workshop is a learning environment — not a performance or audition. It is a safe place to ask questions, make mistakes, and practice with others. You belong there.
Almost done — enter your details to receive your score
Your score will also be sent to the WorshipReady team.