This study is a comprehensive assessment of J. S. Bach's use of articulation marks (i.e. slurs and dots) in the large body of primary sources. Dr Butt analyses the role of such markings within the ...

are used to show how loudly to play a piece of music. Articulation close articulationA marking indicating the manner in which a note is to be played, eg staccato, accents, slurs. is used to show ...

are used to show how loudly to play a piece of music. Articulation close articulationA marking indicating the manner in which a note is to be played, eg staccato, accents, slurs. is used to show ...