In Recital with Popular Christmas Music, Book 1

Edwin Mclean

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

A hand position where either the right-hand or left-thumbs play middle C or where both thumbs share middle C.

Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 4th of any quality.

Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.

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

A sign placed in front of a note that raises its pitch by a half step.

Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.

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

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

Half notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three quarter notes.

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.