Rhythm

Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.

Scales

Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.

Extended Techniques

A continuous slide upwards or downwards from one note to another.

Hand and Finger Techniques

A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.

Notation

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

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.