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bubblessomewhere

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Staccato- Practice

on: October 16, 2022, 01:16:46 AM

How do you practice sharp staccato??
Sometimes I do miss my staccato in fast speed

Help!

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lelle

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Re: Staccato- Practice

Reply #1 on: October 16, 2022, 06:45:54 PM

A staccato is in my opinion pressing down the key followed by and instant cessation of the muscle effort so that the key can go back up again. So I think it's all in coordination/control over the fingers - meaning complete relaxation of all muscles not directly involved in moving the finger and instant relaxation of muscle effort as soon as possible.