Music Theory - Ornaments: How to write and recognise Musical Ornaments

A lesson which explains how to use and recognise Musical Ornamentation, including the Turn, Trill/Shake, Appoggiatura, Acciaccatura and Mordent. Suitable for revision of Graded Theory of Music exams - ABRSM, LCM, Trinity, Guildhall and/or improve general musicianship.

[@ceriowen549]

Thank you so much. Ornaments were messing with my head until you explained nice and slowly 😊

[@devarajdevaraj5349]

Thank you so much for explaining valuable music information

[@romainedewunderage9147]

Thanks soo much sir. Im soo weak with writing ornaments. You resolved it💚😌

[@paganmusic5173]

I'm very pleased that this was helpful for you. Just practise them as you would practise an instrument and you will soon find them easy 😁

[@Nxxchll214]

Thank you so much!!!♡ Great explanation ❤

[@paganmusic5173]

You're more than welcome

[@user-vi1yc6lb1m]

This video is so helpful and comprehensive, thank you so much!! Nicely explained in detail

[@Docmus13]

Thank you

[@paganmusic5173]

You're more than welcome. Glad it could be of some use to you. >:0)

[@paganmusic5173]

@@Docmus13 You're very welcome >:0)

[@patrickomalley1513]

Great explanation of ornaments. Only thing confusing is last explanation of acciatura with minim example. Should the crushed notes not be semiquavers not demisemiquavers.

[@paganmusic5173]

Thanks. The definition of the word Acciaccatura in Italian (most Italians will probably correct me 🤣) means "To Crush" or "A Crushing Sound". When played, it's performed almost, if not, simultaneously with the principal note (dependent on the instrument) and the Acciaccatura released leaving the principal note retaining. Therefore when writing one down using notation, you have to try and show this by using the shortest value possible for the acciaccatura. I used a demisemiquaver, however I could have still used a Hemi but the first option was a bit more user friendly avoiding using a triple- dotted to keep the rhythm groupings correct. Hope this helps. Take care.😁

[@cherryblossomsck]

This is very helpful. You should continue to post!!! Such a waste not many know of your channel!

[@paganmusic5173]

Thank you.😁 I will post again, just need to think about which topic next. I was thinking about basic harmony or going to earlier foundation Rudiments that some starters find difficulty with. I'm always open to suggestion.

[@veeraraghavuluarigela9022]

Nice lesson,Thanks Sir.

[@paganmusic5173]

Many Thanks

[@patrickomalley1513]

Hi I meant mordent explanation above sorry

[@paganmusic5173]

Ha..wrote out the reply to the above and then saw this... Anyhooo.. The Mordent or Mordere (Italian for Bite) is 2 very quick notes followed by the principal. Or otherwise explained as rapid alternation of the principal note and note above (upper mordent). Therefore when notating, you must show that the first two notes share the smallest proportion of the value of the principal note as feasibly possible.Hope this helps more than the first answer 🤣

[@afhoj]

This is gold, thank you!

[@paganmusic5173]

More than welcome. I'm going to start a new series of theory uploads so if there is anything you would like the subject to be just let me know.

[@barbararichmond5242]

Very clear and helpful.
Thank you.

[@paganmusic5173]

You're more than welcome >:0)

[@huongthanhnguyen7871]

Very clear and helpful.
Thank you so much.
Can you give me a pdf copy?
Thank you

[@paganmusic5173]

Thank you for your kind comments. Unfortunately I can't supply a PDF. 😁

[@karenhitchens3563]

Thank you! But still very confusing to me. :)

[@paganmusic5173]

You're very welcome. It will be to start. Make sure, as I mentioned at the start, that you are really happy with your understanding of Time Signatures and especially Rhythm Groupings. If not, just watch the lesson on such on this channel. Also the video is intended to be watched several times and used as a revision resource. Good luck >:0)