Knock Knock ...
Paul Portelli
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16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
SearchBlocked 2nds
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 2nd of any quality.
SearchDotted 8th Notes
Rhythm
8th notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 16th notes.
SearchFermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
SearchFortissimo
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play very loudly; louder than forte.
SearchGrace Notes
Expression
Ornamentations that are notated in a smaller size than normal notes and played slightly before them.
SearchParallel 3rds
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.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchTenuto
Expression
A type of articulation indicating to the player that a given note should be held for its full value or slightly more.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTwo Note Slurs
Expression
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
SearchMelodic Tritones
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a tritone.
SearchTitle
Knock Knock ...
Composer
Year
2011
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
24
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms