Articulation refers to how individual notes or groups of notes are played or sung, especially their attack, duration, and separation.
It adds variety and interest while playing or singing.
Composers and performers use articulation to convey emotions, to emphasize certain notes or passages, and to explore a greater range of possibilities for the way an instrument can sound.
1. Conceptual Keys: The Three Elements of a Note
2. Practical Keys for Mastery
3. Key Exercises for 2026