Childhood Excursions: We're Going on a Trip!

Amy Stephens

Teaches student contrary motion with both slurred and staccato passages.

A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.

Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.

Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.

Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

A technique that requires the player to pick up and move their hand to a new position; usually from a five finger scale to another.

A sign that tells the player to play gradually louder.