8th Notes
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
Accidentals
Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.
Clef Changes
More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.
Compound Time Signature
A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.
Dotted Half Notes
Half notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three quarter notes.
Fermatas
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
Ledger Lines
Additional lines added above or below the staff in order to place very high or very low notes that wouldn't normally fit on the staff.
Legato
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
- Demonstrate
- Hands Separate Practice
- Play Small Segments
- Prepare Challenging Rhythms
- Slow Practice
- Tap and Count