Strange Sounds

Randall Hartsell

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

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

Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.

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

Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.

A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.

An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.

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.