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

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

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.

Expression

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

Notation

A symbol indicating that a section should be repeated.

Meter

An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.