(M.D.) mano destra

Definition: M.D., which stands for mano destra indicates that a section is to be played with the right hand. M.D. is seen on the bass staff when the right hand plays notes in the lower octaves; or on the treble staff if the left hand had previously been used.

• Piano Finger Exercises for the Right Hand
• Right Hand Piano Chords

See (M.S.) mano sinistra.

Also Known As:

• (R.H.) right hand
• (MD) main droite (Fr)
• (r.H.) rechte Hand (Ger)

Pronunciation: ma'-noh des'trah

Common Misspellings: mano destro