L3 - Melodies 3 and 4
Lesson Objectives:
To learn to play the melodies to Pachelbel's Canon
To be able to play the melodies and ground bass in time with one another
Staccato vs Legato
Staccato
The term staccato (pronounced "stuh-caw-toe") means detached, or separated, notes. Staccato notes have space, or silence, between them. There are different degrees of staccato notes. Staccato notes can range from short to very short (staccatissimo). To remember what staccato means, associate it with to stop.
Legato
The term legato (pronounced "leh-gaw-toe") means connected, or joined, notes. That means there is no perceivable silence between two notes played one after another. To remember legato means connected, think your leg is connected to your body
Melodies 3 and 4
Melody 3.mp4Melody 3
Melody 4.mp4Melody 4
Keep an eye on:
The suggested fingering and changes of hand position
The trill at the end of melody 4
Articulation (slurs and staccato markings)