Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

Notation

An indication instructing the player to go back to the beginning of a piece, then jump to the coda when "al coda" or "to coda" is reached.

Chords

Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.

Rhythm

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

Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

Texture

A type texture that occurs when the contour, distance, and speed of the notes in one hand matches that of the other hand as they play together.

Expression

An indication instructing the player to play softly.

Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one quarter note.

Meter

An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.

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

A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.

Expression

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