8th Notes
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
8th Rests
Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.
Accents
Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.
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.
Hand Crossing
A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.
Legato
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
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
- Demonstrate
- Hands Separate Practice
- Highlight Dynamic Contrasts
- Map Out Hand Position Shifts
- Play Small Segments
- Slow Practice