My Garden Notebook

Angeline Bell

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

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

An accompaniment that uses a variety of blocked intervals with a relatively equal rate of occurrence. 

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

A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the D Minor scale.

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

Notes whose lengths are equal to one half the value of a whole note.

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 simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.

An indication instructing the player to play moderately soft; between mezzo forte and piano.

A series of any amount or quality of blocked 5th intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.

An indication instructing the player to play softly.

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-fourth the value of a whole note.

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

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 key signature that contains only one sharp or flat: G Major, E minor, F Major, or D minor.