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Originally Posted by Principaltrumpet  I have been told for the past few years that we should NEVER stop the note with the tongue. Can anyone explain the logic in not doping it?
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The theory is that staccato means "separated" rather than "short," and that even the shortest note has some sustain to it; that the loudest part of a given note is the "attack." In practice, however, many conductors do desire the occasional "
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