Chords

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

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 one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.

Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time but with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.

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

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