Symbols
pp
pianissimo
Andante
a pause
ceasura
Place the left index finger over 2-6 string in fingering a chord; allows for movable chords
Barre Chord
AB form
Binary form
mf
mezzoforte
super duper duuuuuuuuper slow
Largo
'/,
Repeat previous bar
playing with fingertips and finger nails rather than a pick
fingerstyle
the basic structural elements of unity and variety
repetition and contrast
mp
mezzopiano
very fast, lively
vivace
6
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Rest for 6 bars
Rhythm Guitar
Rhythmic strumming of chords, back up for leadsinger/ group
Scale
a collection of pitches arranged ascending and descending in a specific order
Hold the note for its entire length
Tenuto
a fast moderate pace
moderato
Performance style with voice and no accompaniment
A Capella
part played by the guitar soloist in a rock band
Lead guitar
distance between two notes
interval
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accent
slow tempo
adagio
Smoothly connected
Legato
action
refers to the height of the strings on top of the fretboard
syncopation
the deliberate accenting of a typically weak beat or off beat