The Festive Dance Op. 140, No. 7 by Cornelius Gurlitt

1st and 2nd Endings

Notes and Notation

Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.

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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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Accidentals

Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Crossing Over Thumb

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.

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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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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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Forte

Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Intermediate Waltz Accompaniment

Accompaniment Patterns

A type of waltz accompaniment pattern that uses intermediate skills like shifting, extending, and multiple voices, but without octave leaps.

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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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Piano

Expression

An indication instructing the player to play softly.

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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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Ties

Rhythm

Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.

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The Festive Dance Op. 140, No. 7

Cornelius Gurlitt

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Elements

1st and 2nd Endings

8th Notes

Accents

Accidentals

Crescendo and Diminuendo

Crossing Over Thumb

Dotted Quarter Notes

Extended Hand Positions

Forte

Intermediate Waltz Accompaniment

Legato

Piano

Shifting Hand Positions

Ties

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