Facts About Italy Legato in Italy

Facts About Italy Legato in Italy

Legato is an Italian word (literal meaning – tied together) and in musical notations it indicates that musical notes are played or sung smoothly, further implying that there should not be any intervening silence while transitioning from note to note. Legato, a technique for playing musical notes is required for slurred performances. However, Legato does not forbid rearticulation unlike slurring. Legato like staccato is a kind of articulation.




While playing guitar, Legato usually refers to slurred notes. In electric guitars, Legato playing will generally call for playing notes that are close and on the same string. Well-trained and skilled guitar players are generally well versed in the technique of Legato with rapid hammer-ons and pull-offs between a single pair of notes. Legato technique is generally preferred to add more fluid and smooth sound to the passage being played. In other classical stringed musical instruments, Legato often refers to note played with a full bow and with minimal silence between musical notes. Expert musicians use controlled wrist movement to perfect the technique of Legato.