Scales

A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the C Major scale.

Chords

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

Rhythm

Half notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three quarter notes.

Chords

Chords with an alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed on the top and the 3rd and 5th below.

Scales

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

Texture

A type of texture where a melody is supported by one or more voices with all the voices following the same or similar rhythm.

Notation

Additional lines added above or below the staff in order to place very high or very low notes that wouldn't normally fit on the staff.

Scales

Commonly used diatonic scales with the following sequence of intervals: whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half.

Expression

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

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.