i.e. e--3/4--
Stacato : Mute right after each note .
i.e. each note sound a little bit separately.
In standard notation (and probably tabs too) , it's written as dots ABOVE the notes that are to be played this way.
Legato : Usualy means hammerons & pulloffs , generaly means not to pick , or play fluidly.
[Edited by SLY on 03-03-2003 at 04:01 PM]