A Little Study by Ben Crosland - Piano Music Database

8th Notes

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

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Extended Hand Positions

Hand and Finger Techniques

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

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Half Notes

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one half the value of a whole note.

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Imitation

Texture

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

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Legato

Expression

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

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Parallel Motion

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.

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Pianissimo

Expression

An indication instructing the player to play very softly; softer than piano.

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Piano

Expression

An indication instructing the player to play softly.

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Quarter Notes

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-fourth the value of a whole note.

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Shifting Hand Positions

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.

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A Little Study

Ben Crosland

Elements

8th Notes

Extended Hand Positions

Half Notes

Imitation

Legato

Parallel Motion

Pianissimo

Piano

Quarter Notes

Shifting Hand Positions

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