Accidentals
Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.
Homophony
A type of texture where a melody is supported by one or more voices with all the voices following the same or similar rhythm.
Intermediate Two Voices in One Hand
A type of texture where one or both hands play more than one voice at a time with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.
Legato
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
Melodic 3rds
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.
Ornaments
Embellishments added to melodies that serve to decorate, increase interest, and allow performers to add their own unique expressiveness.
Parallel 3rds
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.
Piano
An indication instructing the player to play softly.
Simple Key Signature
A key signature that contains only one sharp or flat: G Major, E minor, F Major, or D minor.
- Choose Good Fingerings
- Demonstrate
- Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing
- Play Without the Ornaments
- Prepare Challenging Rhythms
- Work on a Smooth Legato Touch
- Work on Getting the Correct Style