Definition of Espressivo:
The Italian musical term espressivo is an indication to play expressively, and may also encourage physical expression by the performer. Espressivo allows a performer to convey the mood of a musical composition by taking slight liberties with its articulation and dynamics.
Examples:
molto espressivo: “very expressive”poco espressivo: “slightly expressive”
Also Known As:
con espressione (It)expressif (Fr)ausdrucksvoll (Ger)
Pronunciation: ess-PRESS-ee-voh
Common Misspellings: expressivo
More Expression Commands:
affettuoso dolcissimo maestoso feurig agitato
Beginner Piano Lessons
▪ Notes of the Piano Keys ▪ The Point Of Double-Sharps ▪ Finding Middle C on the Piano ▪ Essential Piano Fingering ▪ Comparing Major & Minor Chords
Getting Started on Keyboards
▪ Finding the Right Piano Teacher ▪ Sitting Correctly at the Keys ▪ Playing Piano vs. Electric Keyboard ▪ How to Buy a Used Piano
Piano Chords
▪ Chord Types & Symbols in Sheet Music ▪ Root Notes & Chord Inversion ▪ Diminished Chords & Dissonance ▪ Essential Piano Chord Fingering
Definition of Espressivo:
The Italian musical term espressivo is an indication to play expressively, and may also encourage physical expression by the performer. Espressivo allows a performer to convey the mood of a musical composition by taking slight liberties with its articulation and dynamics.
Examples:
molto espressivo: “very expressive”poco espressivo: “slightly expressive”
Also Known As:
con espressione (It)expressif (Fr)ausdrucksvoll (Ger)
Pronunciation: ess-PRESS-ee-voh
Common Misspellings: expressivo
More Expression Commands:
affettuoso dolcissimo maestoso feurig agitato
Beginner Piano Lessons
▪ Notes of the Piano Keys ▪ The Point Of Double-Sharps ▪ Finding Middle C on the Piano ▪ Essential Piano Fingering ▪ Comparing Major & Minor Chords
Getting Started on Keyboards
▪ Finding the Right Piano Teacher ▪ Sitting Correctly at the Keys ▪ Playing Piano vs. Electric Keyboard ▪ How to Buy a Used Piano
Piano Chords
▪ Chord Types & Symbols in Sheet Music ▪ Root Notes & Chord Inversion ▪ Diminished Chords & Dissonance ▪ Essential Piano Chord Fingering
Definition of Espressivo:
The Italian musical term espressivo is an indication to play expressively, and may also encourage physical expression by the performer. Espressivo allows a performer to convey the mood of a musical composition by taking slight liberties with its articulation and dynamics.
Examples:
molto espressivo: “very expressive”poco espressivo: “slightly expressive”
Also Known As:
con espressione (It)expressif (Fr)ausdrucksvoll (Ger)
Pronunciation: ess-PRESS-ee-voh
Common Misspellings: expressivo
More Expression Commands:
affettuoso dolcissimo maestoso feurig agitato
Beginner Piano Lessons
▪ Notes of the Piano Keys ▪ The Point Of Double-Sharps ▪ Finding Middle C on the Piano ▪ Essential Piano Fingering ▪ Comparing Major & Minor Chords
Getting Started on Keyboards
▪ Finding the Right Piano Teacher ▪ Sitting Correctly at the Keys ▪ Playing Piano vs. Electric Keyboard ▪ How to Buy a Used Piano
Piano Chords
▪ Chord Types & Symbols in Sheet Music ▪ Root Notes & Chord Inversion ▪ Diminished Chords & Dissonance ▪ Essential Piano Chord Fingering
Definition of Espressivo:
The Italian musical term espressivo is an indication to play expressively, and may also encourage physical expression by the performer. Espressivo allows a performer to convey the mood of a musical composition by taking slight liberties with its articulation and dynamics.
Examples:
- molto espressivo: “very expressive”poco espressivo: “slightly expressive”
Also Known As:
- con espressione (It)expressif (Fr)ausdrucksvoll (Ger)
Pronunciation: ess-PRESS-ee-voh
Common Misspellings: expressivo
More Expression Commands:
- affettuoso
- dolcissimo
- maestoso
- feurig
- agitato
Beginner Piano Lessons
▪ Notes of the Piano Keys ▪ The Point Of Double-Sharps ▪ Finding Middle C on the Piano ▪ Essential Piano Fingering ▪ Comparing Major & Minor Chords
Getting Started on Keyboards
▪ Finding the Right Piano Teacher ▪ Sitting Correctly at the Keys ▪ Playing Piano vs. Electric Keyboard ▪ How to Buy a Used Piano
Piano Chords
▪ Chord Types & Symbols in Sheet Music ▪ Root Notes & Chord Inversion ▪ Diminished Chords & Dissonance ▪ Essential Piano Chord Fingering
