Inspector Beauregard by Dennis Alexander and Martha Mier

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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Accents

Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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C Minor Five Finger Scale

Scales and Hand Positions

A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the C Minor scale.

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Clusters

Chords

A chord comprising at least three adjacent tones in a scale.

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Crescendo

Expression

A sign that tells the player to play gradually louder.

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Dotted Quarter Notes

Rhythm

Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.

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Flat

Notes and Notation

A sign placed in front of a note that lowers its pitch by a half step.

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Intermediate Single Note Accompaniment

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.

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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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Pianissimo

Expression

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

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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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Staccato

Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.

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Syncopation

Rhythm

Temporary displacement of established meter by the stressing of a weak beat.

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Inspector Beauregard

Dennis Alexander
Martha Mier

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Elements

8th Notes

Accents

C Minor Five Finger Scale

Clusters

Crescendo

Dotted Quarter Notes

Flat

Intermediate Single Note Accompaniment

Legato

Pianissimo

Shifting Hand Positions

Staccato

Syncopation

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