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C Major Scale Ascending (Two Octaves)
Use the correct fingering for a C Major scale, which involves tucking the thumb under the third finger.
Dotted Quarter Note Followed by Eighth Note Rhythm
Count this pattern as '1-and-a' with the dotted quarter note taking up '1-and' and the eighth note on the 'a'.
Staccato Quarter Notes in 4/4 Time
Play each note sharply and detached, releasing the key quickly after pressing it.
Legato Minor Triad Arpeggios
Connect the notes smoothly, use appropriate finger crossing, and pedal to transition between triads cleanly.
Syncopated Eighth Notes in 3/4 Time
Emphasize the off-beats where the syncopation occurs, often found on the 'and' of beats.
Sixteenth Notes Grouped in Fours
Play each group of sixteenth notes evenly, using alternate fingering for speed and precision.
Chromatic Scale in Contrary Motion
Start with both thumbs on middle C and move outwards, playing every semitone.
Triplets over Duets (3 over 2 Polyrythm)
Play three notes in one hand for every two in the other, aligning the first note of each group together.
F Major Scale Descending (Two Octaves)
Keep the fingering consistent with the scale pattern, including the Bb.
Repeated Note Pattern
Use alternating fingers or rotating wrist motion to repeat notes quickly and reduce fatigue.
Broken C Major Chord in Inversion
Play each note of the C major chord separately, using the correct fingering for the chosen inversion.
Octave Jumps
Keep the wrist loose and use arm weight to move between octaves efficiently.
Dynamics Swell (pp to ff)
Gradually increase the volume from pianissimo (pp) to fortissimo (ff) to create a dynamic swell.
Grace Note before a Principal Note
Quickly play the grace note immediately before the principal note, making it sound like a quick appoggiatura.
Two-Part Invention Motif
Maintain independence between the hands. Ensure that each voice can be heard clearly.
Sforzando (sfz) on Single Note
Play the sforzando with a sudden forceful emphasis, then immediately release the note to its normal volume.
Trill between Two Notes
Alternate quickly between two adjacent notes over the duration that the trill is written.
Alberti Bass Pattern in Left Hand
Execute the broken chord pattern with a consistent rhythm, usually lowest note followed by the highest, middle, then back to the highest.
4/4 Time with Syncopated Accents
Play with emphasis on the off-beat notes where the syncopation occurs, which can often be found on beats 2 and 4.
Pedal Markings in a Lyric Piece
Change the sustain pedal precisely at each pedal marking to ensure a clean legato effect without blurring the notes.
Descending Melodic Minor Scale
Remember to lower the sixth and seventh notes as you descend, which are different from the ascending form.
Articulation Contrast (Staccato vs. Legato)
Play staccato notes sharply and detached, while legato notes should be played smoothly and connected.
Unison Octaves
Play the same note simultaneously with both hands an octave apart, ensuring both hands strike the keys at the exact same moment.
Tenuto Marks on Quarter Notes
Play the quarter notes with a full value, slightly lingering on each note as indicated by the tenuto mark.
Forte (f) Dynamic in a March Rhythm
Play with strong, marked accents and maintain a bold dynamic throughout the march rhythm.
Fermata over a Whole Note
Hold the note longer than its written value, following the conductor's or your own musical judgement.
Left Hand Jump from Bass to Middle C
Anticipate the jump and quickly move your left hand from the bass note to middle C without hesitation.
Measured Trill with Indicated Number of Notes
Execute the trill with the exact number of alternations written, fitting them into the rhythmic value given.
Pianissimo (pp) Dynamic in a Delicate Phrase
Play with a very light touch, using a gentle arm weight and keeping fingers close to the keys.
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