The 13 Types of Articulation
This video lesson forms part of the Articulations chapter of The PianoWell Program. Watch the lesson first, then continue with the complete written chapter for detailed study and practice.
About this lesson
Each articulation type produced as a variation of legato intonation.
Articulation shapes how each note connects to the next—and its meaning changes across musical periods. From the sparse markings of Bach to the phrasing slurs of Chopin and Ravel, this chapter traces how articulation evolved, then translates all of it into a single sensation: fundamental portamento intonation, varied through changes in speed and weight, to create effortless, accurate, and expressive articulation.
What this lesson covers
- Interpreting articulation across historical periods
- Producing the 13 types of articulation through singing and intonation
Inside the Articulations chapter
The complete Articulations chapter, part of Volume II — Advanced Mental Practice: Sound Imagination & Intonation, continues beyond this video across through periods, theory, exercises, and practice. The written material carries a practice commitment of 5 of 5.
- Through Periods
- Theory
- Exercises
- Practice