Grade 5 directions for piano and strings, from una corda to arpeggiation, the spread chord; and the six voice types from soprano down to bass.
Directions for piano
- una corda: press the soft pedal; tre corde: release it.
- con pedale with the sustaining pedal; senza pedale without.
- m.s. (mano sinistra) left hand; m.d. (mano destra) right hand.
- Arpeggiation: a wavy line before a chord means spread it, from the bottom note up.
Quick check
What does a wavy line before a chord ask for?
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