Star of Wonder

James Welburn

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

Accidentals

Broken chords that have a minimum range of an octave and require thumb crossing.

Arpeggios

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

Blocked Chords

Notes that are either raised or lowered by two semitones.

Double Accidentals

Unnotated sections of pieces (or entire pieces) where the performer is asked to make up the notes, rhythms, expression, or other aspects of the music.

Improvisation

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

Legato

Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.

Octave Higher or Octave Lower

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

Staccato

A technique of playing 8th notes where the first 8th note is held longer than the second of a grouping of two; used often in jazz and blues.

Swing 8ths

More than one tempo indication used in a single piece or movement.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

James Welburn

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