Staccato is a sequence of fast martelé strokes in the same bow direction.

3 motions that are available are:

• Rotation of forearm
• Tremolo motion in wrist
• Pinching the bow between index finger and thumb.

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Use Kreutzer No. 4 for daily practice.

Start with the metronome set to a comfortable speed, and gradually speed up.

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Use Kreutzer No. 4 for daily practice.

Place one beat of rest before starting each staccato run with a solid martelé.

String crossings are similar to legato in that the new string must be approached relatively early.

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Find the metronome number for a comfortable speed.

Speed up the metronome to find the fastest speed that works well.

Practice that speed, and try to go faster after one or two weeks.

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String crossings in staccato:

Use a gradual arm motion for string crossing on scales. (See Legato Exercises for more information)

Play fast string crossings across several strings as part of last motion.

Start with a clean martelé on the new string.

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