16th Notes
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
1st and 2nd Endings
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
8th Notes
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
Accents
Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.
Accidentals
Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.
Dotted 8th Notes
8th notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 16th notes.
Octave Higher and Octave Lower
Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.
Quarter Notes
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-fourth the value of a whole note.
Ties
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
Two Note Slurs
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
- Hands Separate Practice
- Highlight the Contrast in Articulation
- Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms
- Play Small Segments
- Slow Practice