Accidentals
Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.
Clef Changes
More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.
Dotted Quarter Notes
Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.
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.
Mezzo Forte
A simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.
Mezzo Piano
An indication instructing the player to play moderately soft; between mezzo forte and piano.
Quarter Notes
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-fourth the value of a whole note.
Quarter Rests
Silence that equals the length of one quarter note.
Sforzando
Indications instructing the player to play with sudden emphasis.
Staccato
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
Two Note Slurs
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
- Choose Good Fingerings
- Hands Separate Practice
- Highlight Dynamic Contrasts
- Play Small Segments
- Slow Practice