4 Types of Staccato on the Piano
Watch Graham Fitch's 4 Types of Staccato Tutorial Video to hear examples of how and when to play varying levels of staccato and complete the "Four Types of Staccato Worksheet."Finger Staccato or Staccatissimo 1:50
Pluck the finger at the knuckle joint where your fingers meet your hand. Imagine you are wiping specks of dust off the keys with your fingertip or plucking a harp string.
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Wrist Staccato 2:35
Bouncy wrist, firm fingers, movement from the wrist hinge (where your hand meets your arm) similar to bouncing a basketball.
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Forearm Staccato 3:20
Wrist and fingers firm, movement from the elbow hinge allows you to use more arm weight to play the keys. Imagine giving a quick hand slap or high five.
Back/Shoulder Staccato 4:05
The back and shoulder move energy into the bottom of a the keys like a springy jackhammer or kneading bread dough quickly.
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