G. Schirmer Piano Masterworks – Intermediate Level

Suite No. 8 in G Major HWV 441

Silence that equals the length of one 16th note.

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

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 where only one note is played at a time but with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.

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

Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of an octave of any quality.

An ornament consisting of a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, either a semitone or whole tone apart.

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.

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 symbol indicating that a section should be repeated.

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

A series of blocked octaves that are played one hand at a time and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.