Baroque Ornaments
(page 4 of 4)Ascending Appoggiatura
The appoggiatura is always played on the beat. It takes half the value of the written note, except when that note is dotted, it then consumes two thirds of the written note.
The top staff displays the ornament as commonly notated, the bottom staff represents how it is actually played.
Descending Appoggiatura
Same as the previous ornament, but begins on the upper tone.
Appoggiatura and Mordent
A combination of the appoggiatura and mordent.
Appoggiatura and Trill
A combination of the appoggiatura and trill. Notice the appoggiatura receives half the value.
Appoggiatura and Trill (2)
Another possible ornament with the same purpose.
The Applicatio (BWV 994) provides an adequate example of the Bach's usage of the ornaments from the table.