Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.

Scales

A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the G Major scale.

Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

Expression

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

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.

Scales

A key signature that contains only one sharp or flat: G Major, E minor, F Major, or D minor.

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.