Scales

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

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one half the value of a whole note.

Intervals

Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 2nd of any quality.

Intervals

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

Expression

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

Notation

Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-fourth the value of a whole note.

Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one quarter note.

Meter

An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.

Hand and Finger Techniques

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.

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are four beats.