The vertical wedge on the first note indicates marcato (It. marcatissimo or martellato), while the horizontal wedge on the second indicates an accent (It. marcato).

The marcato is almost always played with a heavy attack and a clear separation before the next note. However, since this articulation is often used with very loud notes, these sometimes take on a longer …

Double stop is a string instrument technique of playing two notes simultaneously. Articulations that are usually monophonic, such as Sustain and Marcato, allow you to play double stops. To achieve this, …

Mar 22, 2010 · Marcato is a stroke where the bow does not leave the string in between notes and therefore is classified as a staccato bowing (as opposed to a spiccato bowing where the bow leaves …

In string instruments, marcato is executed through martelé bowing, a technique characterized by firm initial contact between the bow hair and string, typically at the frog for down-bows on the violin, …

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May 28, 2025 · For string players, marcato is typically achieved through a combination of bow stroke and finger placement. A marcato bow stroke involves a short, detached stroke with a strong attack, …

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Marcato (Italian for marked) is a form of staccato. True marcato entails performing the note with a sforzando (sfz) attack and a sustain of two-thirds (occasionally three-quarters) of the original written …

May 24, 2004 · Marcato is a technique for playing a stringed instrument, such as violin, viola, cello, and the double bass: Using the bow, one begins each note with a new attack, rather than continuing the …