Hand and Finger Techniques

A technique that involves only one hand playing at a time throughout most or all of a piece; used only at lower levels.

Expression

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

Scales

A hand position where both the right-hand thumb and the left-hand thumb share middle C.

Intervals

The same note that occurs several times in a row throughout a piece.

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.

Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.