Ornamentation: A Question & Answer Manual (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780882845494)

This guide to understanding ornamentation in each era of music includes information on how to understand and remain faithful to the composer's intention, how many and which notes to use in each ornament, how to integrate ornaments smoothly into a performance, and simple strategies and systems for realizing and practicing ornaments. A synthesis of years of scholarly research resulting in a logical, easy to follow, and accurate volume.

Author: Valery Lloyd-Watts, Carole Bigler
ISBN-10: 0882845497
ISBN-13: 9780882845494
Publisher: Alfred Music
Language: English
Published: 03/01/1995
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.30d