Accents
Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.
Accidentals
Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
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.
Forte
An indication instructing the player to play loudly.
Legato
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
Pianissimo
An indication instructing the player to play very softly; softer than piano.
Piano
An indication instructing the player to play softly.
Staccato
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
32nd Notes
Notes whose lengths are equal to half the value of one sixteenth note.
- Demonstrate
- Highlight the Contrast in Articulation
- Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section
- Play Small Segments
- Slow Practice