Entrada in G Major by Dennis Alexander

8th Notes

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

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8th Rests

Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.

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Accidentals

Intervals

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

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Clef Changes

Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Elementary Single Note Accompaniment

Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.

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Five Finger Scales

Scales

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

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Legato

Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

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Shifting Hand Positions

Hand and Finger Techniques

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.

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Staccato

Expression

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

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Entrada in G Major

Dennis Alexander

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Elements

8th Notes

8th Rests

Accidentals

Clef Changes

Crescendo and Diminuendo

Elementary Single Note Accompaniment

Five Finger Scales

Legato

Shifting Hand Positions

Staccato

Details