Dennis Alexander's Favorite Solos Book 1

Dennis Alexander

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.

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

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

Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.

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

A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.

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

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

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