Intervals

Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.

Expression

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

Notation

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

Texture

A type texture that occurs when the contour, distance, and speed of the notes in one hand matches that of the other hand as they play together.

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-fourth the value of a whole note.

Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one quarter note.

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.