In Recital with Popular Christmas Music, Book 1

Kevin Olson

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

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

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

A simple five-finger hand position where the thumbs rest on adjacent notes.

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

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.

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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

A sign that tells the player to play gradually louder.