English Suites

Schott, Howard; Bach, Véronique; Gould, Glenn

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“…The Sarabande in a minor has no ornamentation and is mostly in quavers, with a relaxed rhythm that would lose some of its baroque character if played on a modern piano, while the Sarabande in g minor is in denser semiquavers with a lot of ornamentation, which is faster and designed to help the tempo flow, especially in pieces with slow sign. With ornamentation, although the overall tempo of the piece remains the same, aurally it is slightly faster than the original tempo, so adding neighbour notes, passing note and other ornamentation to the piece helps the melody flow (Gould, 2003). We can see in Score 1, the original and modified version of Sarabande, where it is written "Les agneeded de la meme Sarabande", meaning "an ornamented version of the synonymous Sarabande".…”

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Ornamentation in Baroque Music: How Is It Appropriately Utilized in Scores and Performances?

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2023

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This paper demonstrates the diversity and significance of the flexible use of ornamentation in the Baroque music by analyzing the use of ornamentation in George Frederick Handel’s and Johann Sebastian Bach’s scores, as well as in the instrumental and vocal performance of their musical works. The methodology used in this study was based on a qualitative approach: documentary analysis, using the relevant literature searched to analyse the information and draw conclusions. Details about the following information were obtained by the author: the findings showed that, firstly, ornamentation should be added in a pattern that is within the framework originally framed by the composer and not overly embellished; secondly, the proper incorporation of specific instruments (e.g., harpsichord) and ornamentation makes the piece more baroque; and last but not least, ornamentation should be complementary to the melody and the composition in order to achieve the best effect of it. In general, ornamentation enhances the beauty and enriches the tune of a piece, whose value in Baroque music is unshakable.

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Section: The Uses Of Ornamentation In Instrumental Musicmentioning

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Ornamentation in Baroque Music: How Is It Appropriately Utilized in Scores and Performances?

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2023

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English Suites

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Ornamentation in Baroque Music: How Is It Appropriately Utilized in Scores and Performances?

Ornamentation in Baroque Music: How Is It Appropriately Utilized in Scores and Performances?

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