Chords

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

Meter

A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.

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, 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.

Chords

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

Texture

A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.

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.

Intervals

A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.

Intervals

A series of blocked 3rds that occur 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

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