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Chapter 20Articulation
Expression & Navigation
Scaffold
Book1
Unit 5Expression & Navigation
Levelbeginner
Lesson Content
TODO: Write the full lesson explanation here
Examples
TODO: Add notation examples
Key Concepts
staccatolegatoaccenttenutofermata
Rules
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Staccato (dot above/below) = short and detached, ~50% of written duration
02
Legato (slur) = smooth and connected, no gaps
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Accent (>) = emphasized, louder attack
04
Tenuto (—) = hold for full value, slight stress
05
Fermata = hold the note longer than its written value
MIDI Data
{
"staccato": "duration * 0.5 (play short)",
"legato": "notes connect with no gap (or slight overlap)",
"accent": "velocity + 20 (play louder)",
"tenuto": "full duration, slight emphasis",
"fermata": "hold longer than written (duration * 1.5-2.0)"
}Exercises
Practice
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TODO: Write human exercises for Articulation
AI-Generated
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TODO: Write AI-executable exercises for Articulation
Tags
#articulation#staccato#legato#expression