Some common dynamics markings include:
* Piano (P): soft
* Forte (F): Loud
* Mezzo piano (MP): moderately soft
* Mezzo forte (MF): Moderately loud
* Crescendo (cresc.): getting louder
* Decrescendo (decresc.): getting softer
* Sudden Forte (SF): a sudden increase in volume
* Sudden Piano (SP): a sudden decrease in volume
Expressive Techniques are techniques that musicians use to add character and personality to their performance.
Some common expressive techniques include:
* Accents: emphasizing certain notes or parts of the song
* Staccatos: short, detached notes
* Legatos: smooth, connected notes
* Sforzandos (SF): strong accents
* Trills: rapid alternations between two notes
* Slurs: connecting two notes with a curved line
* Grace notes: small, ornamental notes that are played before the main note
* Glissandos: slides from one pitch to another
* Vibratos: slight oscillations in pitch
Dynamics and expressive techniques are essential tools for musicians to use to create expressive and captivating performances.