Staccato

Types of piano staccato

Types of piano staccato

There are many different types of staccato; 'close to the keys' staccato, 'finger' staccato, wrist staccato, whole arm staccato, and a few others in between. Each variant will need a different technical approach. This applies to both the physical and mental set-up.

  1. How many types of staccato are there?
  2. What is staccato on piano?
  3. Can piano play staccato?

How many types of staccato are there?

There are two main kinds of staccato: firm and brilliant, which Demetrius Dounis describes as 'different processes'.

What is staccato on piano?

In music, staccato is a playing technique where each individual note is sounded briskly. “Staccato” is Italian for “detached” or “disconnected.” Staccato playing intentionally leaves a small rest at the end of each note's allotted duration. Sonically speaking, staccato is the opposite of legato.

Can piano play staccato?

To play a staccato note on the piano keyboard simply press and immediately release the note after pressing it; almost like you are touching a hot stove and you remove your hand before getting too hot!

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