Meter

A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.

Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

Expression

Ornamentations that are notated in a smaller size than normal notes and played slightly before them.

Notation

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.

Scales

Commonly used diatonic scales with the following sequence of intervals: whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half.

Notation

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

Expression

Embellishments added to melodies that serve to decorate, increase interest, and allow performers to add their own unique expressiveness.

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.

Expression

Indications instructing the player to play with sudden emphasis.

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.

Expression

Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.