Lessons · Unit 13: Expression
Tempo marks
Above the first bar there is usually a word that sets the speed. It is not a metronome number: it is a character, and each word covers a range.
- Largo — very slow, broad
- Andante — at a walking pace, calm
- Moderato — moderate
- Allegro — fast and cheerful
- Presto — very fast
From slowest to fastest: Largo, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Presto. That is the order to keep in your head.
Drill
The session goes on until every skill below is mastered: at least 10 answers, at most 40. Your progress carries over between sessions.
Master the previous lesson first: Articulation