8th Notes
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter 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.
Dotted Quarter Notes
Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.
Grace Notes
Ornamentations that are notated in a smaller size than normal notes and played slightly before them.
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.
Mezzo Forte
A simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.
Mezzo Piano
An indication instructing the player to play moderately soft; between mezzo forte and piano.
Octave Higher and Octave Lower
Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.
Piano
An indication instructing the player to play softly.
Shifting Hand Positions
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.
- Demonstrate
- Map Out Hand Position Shifts
- Play Small Segments
- Slow Practice