Piano Flashcards
1
Q
Piano Left Pedal
A
una corda - soft pedal (only plays one string)
2
Q
Piano Center Pedal
A
sostenuto - sustains some notes while others are not
3
Q
Piano Right Pedal
A
sustain/damper
4
Q
Piano Staff Type
A
Grand Staff
5
Q
Piano in the Orchestra
A
Treat like percussion
Arpeggiate or double
Double rhythmic things
6
Q
Piano Limitations
A
Two hands, ten fingers
Hand span is limited (octave normal, sometimes 10th. 12h or 13th is rare)
Sustain not infinite, depends on pitch
