There must be *some* clever teachers out there who can help me with the subject of staccato??!!

I posted recently on how to speed up staccato scales which I'm finding really hard but not much response (apart from DaCapo, thanks for that!)

There must be someone who knows?? What sort of staccato should you use for scales? wrist? Finger? Forearm?? I think I use Wrist but maybe this is wrong....?

And whilst I'm on the subject, is there some sort of rule as to which type to use in new pieces of music which have staccato passages?

Thank you!!

Oh, and of course I'm talking about the piano here!

Arm.

Finger is tiring, as is wrist. If you can use your arm weight for playing scales and arpeggios yet (to give a rich and even sound) then use it for staccato, at whatever speed. It requires little movement at all, but works very well, with a bit of practice.

Arm does most, fingers do the remainder.

Start slow (one note per second), with each note played with the full weight of the arm - to get the feel of it. If tension develops in the wrist, stop as it's gone wrong. Essentially there should be no feeling of tension when done well.

However - consult your teacher, and refer this to them for approval as appropriate.

[QUOTE=DomRUK,Feb 22 2005, 02:11 PM]If you can use your arm weight for playing scales and arpeggios yet (to give a rich and even sound) then use it for staccato, at whatever speed.[/QUOTE]

My teacher also told me to use arm weight and yes, it does produce richer and more even sound. Compare your playings by using fingers and by arm weight and listen carefully, you will tell the difference.

[/QUOTE]Arm does most, fingers do the remainder.[QUOTE]

My teacher says that this is the correct way in playing scales.