Hand and Finger Techniques

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

Rhythm

Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.

Hand and Finger Techniques

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

Expression

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

Expression

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

Meter

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