Understanding Portato and Tenuto: What’s the Difference?
When exploring expressive playing in music, we often talk about dynamics, phrasing, and articulation. Two markings that frequently appear—portato and tenuto—can be easily confused, especially for developing musicians. Though they may look similar and are often used in lyrical or legato passages, they each serve a unique purpose. Let’s break them down. What is Tenuto? […]
