Fingers
1 = Thum
2 = Index
3 = Middle
4 = Ring
5 = Pinky
Whole Note
Empty Circle, 4 counts
Half Note
Empty Circle with stem, 2 counts
Quarter Note
Filled in circle with stem, 1 count
Eight Note
Filled in circle with stem and flag, .5 counts
A Tempo
Return to the original tempo
Accent
To stress or play louder
Allegro
Fast
Crescendo
Gradually play louder
DC al Fine
Return to the beginning and play to the word “fine”
Decrescendo
Gradually play softer
DS al Fine
Return to the sign and play to the word “fine”
Fermata
Hold the note longer
Fortissimo
Very loud
Fine
The end
Forte
Loud
Largo
Very slowly
Pianissimo
Very soft
Piano
Soft
Tempo
Speed of the music