Monty Monkey and the Coconut Tree! by Sarah Konecsni

8th Notes

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

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Accents

Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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Accidentals

Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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Clef Changes

Notes and Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

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Dotted Quarter Notes

Rhythm

Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.

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Grace Notes

Expression

Ornamentations that are notated in a smaller size than normal notes and played slightly before them.

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Hand Crossing

Hand and Finger Techniques

A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.

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Legato

Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

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Mezzo Forte

Expression

A simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.

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Mezzo Piano

Expression

An indication instructing the player to play moderately soft; between mezzo forte and piano.

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Octave Higher or Octave Lower

Notes and Notation

Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.

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Piano

Expression

An indication instructing the player to play softly.

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Shifting Hand Positions

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.

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Monty Monkey and the Coconut Tree!

Sarah Konecsni

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Elements

8th Notes

Accents

Accidentals

Clef Changes

Dotted Quarter Notes

Grace Notes

Hand Crossing

Legato

Mezzo Forte

Mezzo Piano

Octave Higher or Octave Lower

Piano

Shifting Hand Positions

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