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.

Texture

A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.

Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time but with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.

Texture

A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.

Intervals

A series of any amount or quality of blocked 6th intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.

Notation

A symbol indicating that a section should be repeated.

Expression

Indications instructing the player to play with sudden emphasis.