What is the difference between legato and portamento? Ask Question Asked 7 years, 8 months ago Modified 7 years, 2 months ago

Feb 29, 2012 · 13 Are legato and slur one and the same? If the two are different, how do I tell which the piece is using? I know the gist of them (as opposed to staccato) but I need to know the specifics. …

Legato is a matter of performance, and staccato is a matter of note articulation. To me, in terms of a guitar, this means I would play short notes, but I would hammer-on to the second note to obey the …

Aug 7, 2023 · Legato overlap means extending note beyond the start of the next one (typically expressed in absolute time units, not percentage). Legato note followed by a pause doesn't really …

Sep 21, 2021 · As the piece progresses, the left-hand is also intended to be sempre legato, except in the couple of places where notes are separated by rests. The remaining slur marks are primarily phrase …

Oct 23, 2023 · In the first bars of the Barcarola et Scherzo by Alfredo Casella the piano part has chords with legato, tenuto and staccato signs all together: What is the correct way to play these notes? What …

Jan 24, 2025 · 2 Since you mentioned you are a complete beginner, let's explain some basics. There is a very common technique called pull off (also called legato on classical guitar). When you play a pull …

Nov 19, 2023 · 3 I see many legato practices didn't mention about it. Each time i play 3 notes in one string, i tend to lift all 3 fingers and pick the next string first note (2 left fingers are on the air).

One of the biggest questions I have is around legato and pedaling. The opening phrases (first 8 measures) are sounding quite good to me at around 70 bpm (and I doubt I'll ever get it must faster …

Feb 2, 2017 · They mean that the notes should be joined together (legato), except for the last note which is played slightly shorter than its written value. To be honest, Longer slurs don't mean very much in …