Beginner Piano Lessons for Kids Legato

The video tutorial introduces the concept of 'legato' in music, an Italian term instructing performers to play in a smooth and connected manner. It demonstrates the difference between legato and non-legato playing using Bach's Minuet in G. The tutorial also compares legato with staccato, another musical style characterized by short and detached notes. It explains how to identify legato in written music through the use of curved lines, distinguishing it from ties that connect identical notes. The video concludes with a review of the key points about legato.

What does the term 'legato' mean in music performance?

In what way can legato be compared to an artist's technique?

What is the difference between legato and staccato?

How can you identify when to perform legato in a piece of music?

Describe how the curved line in music notation indicates legato.