Legato

Lesson 1

Goal:

Play with a perfect legato touch on the organ—each note should begin precisely as the previous one is released, creating a smooth, connected, and seamless line.

Instructions:

• Watch the practice video for each exercise.

  • • Listen carefully for smooth, uninterrupted connections between notes.

• Select the following stops on your organ: 

  • • Great: Diapason 8 (Principal 8) and Octave 4 (Prestant 4) 

• Watch the demonstration video for each exercise and practice the technique shown.

• Hand position:

  • • Keep fingers naturally curved and relaxed.

    • Rest all fingers lightly on the keys.

    • Avoid tension in the wrists, arms, and shoulders.

• Practice slowly at first, gradually increasing tempo as control improves.

• Follow the exact fingerings. Correct fingering is essential for true legato.

• Aim for perfect legato—no note overlaps, no breaks between notes. The only exception is repeated notes, where a slight break is appropriate.

Daily Practice Recommendation:

• 2–3 minutes daily. Focus on control and connection. Gradually increase tempo as fluency develops.