Scales

A scale comprised of only semitones which uses all 12 notes.

Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

Hand and Finger Techniques

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

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.

Chords

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

Intervals

A series of any amount or quality of blocked 6th intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.

Meter

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

Expression

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

Rhythm

Temporary displacement of established meter by the stressing of a weak beat.

Expression

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

Scales

Passages with constant step-wise motion and mainly 16th note rhythmic values.