8th Notes
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
8th Rests
Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.
Accelerando
An Italian term meaning "hastening"; an indication instructing the player to increase the speed, often gradually.
Accents
Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.
Accidentals
Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.
Blocked 3rds
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.
D.C. al Fine
An indication instructing the player to go back to the beginning of a piece and play until "Fine".
Fortissimo
An indication instructing the player to play very loudly; louder than forte.
Hand Crossing
A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.
Legato
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
Staccato
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
Two Note Slurs
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
- Demonstrate
- Slow Practice