8th Notes
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
Blocked Chords
Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
Fermatas
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
Five Finger Scales
Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.
Forte
An indication instructing the player to play loudly.
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.
Pianissimo
An indication instructing the player to play very softly; softer than piano.
Piano
An indication instructing the player to play softly.
Sustain Pedal
Also called the damper pedal, it is the rightmost pedal on the piano and used to sustain notes by moving the dampers away from the strings.
- Demonstrate
- Hands Separate Practice
- Slow Practice