Tippy Toe and Skating (Staccato and Legato)

Can you put a staccato and legato beat in your feet? Staccato means, “performed with each note sharply detached or separated from the others.” Legato means, “in a smooth flowing manner, without breaks between notes.” Try tip toeing around the room and then switch to keeping your feet on the floor as you move and skate. Try skating inside in your socks or on paper plates.

Here are some fun songs to try feeling both staccato and legato with.