In Recital with Christmas Favorites, Book 2

Robert Schultz

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.

A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.

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.

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

Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.

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

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.

Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 7th of any quality.

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

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.

Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.

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

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

A sign that tells the player to play gradually louder.

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

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.

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