Staccato — What Is It?
Staccato indicates shortened, clearly separated notes.
Articulation
Staccato
Playing notes short and detached.
Staccato indicates shortened, clearly separated notes.
What Do We See in Notation?
Shown by a small dot above or below the notehead.
How Is It Applied?
Practice short controlled releases without unnecessary tension.
The Symbol in Notation
What Do We See in Notation?
Shown by a small dot above or below the notehead.
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