Ornamentation: A Question & Answer Manual

Ornamentation: A Question & Answer Manual (Book)

By Valery Lloyd-Watts and Carole L. Bigler

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.

Item No:    00-6000
Format:    Book
Pages:    64
Level:    Intermediate / Advanced
Year Published:    1995