Mosaic, Volume 2

Andrea Granitzio

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.

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.

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

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

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 to the player that a given note should be held for its full value or slightly more.