Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

Chords

Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.

Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

Hand and Finger Techniques

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.

Chords

Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.

Chords

Four-note chords comprised of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and minor 7th.

Rhythm

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

Hand and Finger Techniques

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

Texture

A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.

Expression

Indications instructing the player to play with sudden emphasis.

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.

Rhythm

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

Expression

Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.

Texture

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