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Emmanuel Sowicz

05/22/21

@ tonebase Guitar

Portamentos imitate how we would sing between two intervals, especially when there is a large leap, by subtly filling in the distance between notes.

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Legato: "Play Connected"

@ tonebase Guitar

05/22/21

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Emmanuel Sowicz

05/22/21

@ tonebase Guitar

When applying legato techniques to a piece, start by playing the notes without overlapping, then gradually introduce overlapping and portamento for a smoother sound.

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Emmanuel Sowicz

05/22/21

@ tonebase Guitar

To achieve a clean portamento, avoid pressing too strongly or too lightly while shifting; find a balance in pressure to connect the notes elegantly.

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Mak Grgic

03/06/21

@ tonebase Guitar

Passages in music are meant to take us from point A to point B, and practicing them slowly can hinder speed despite improving tone production.

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Emmanuel Sowicz

05/22/21

@ tonebase Guitar

For notes across two strings, try to make them overlap to achieve a smoother legato sound.

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Mircea Gogoncea

03/17/24

@ tonebase Guitar

The fingering for difficult passages should be crafted to allow for extensions, making it easier to transition between notes without losing position.

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Jorge Caballero

01/12/25

@ SiccasGuitars

As I move from the first string to the second and third strings, I subtly brighten the tone to maintain a cohesive color throughout the melody.

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Emmanuel Sowicz

05/22/21

@ tonebase Guitar

Legato means to play connected, and the key element to achieving this is minimizing any gap between notes.

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Borbála Seres

08/29/24

@ tonebase Guitar

The use of articulation techniques, like apoyando and tando, can help differentiate between male and female characters in musical passages.

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Classical Guitar Corner Cast

07/11/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

When playing legato, there should be no gaps between notes; they must be connected smoothly.