Taught by renowned guitarist
Brandon Acker
The baroque period, as it refers to European classical music, lasted from 1600 to 1750. To play any music from that period with authenticity, we need to understand what ornaments were used, where in a piece they were played, and how they differed between countries in Europe. This lesson breaks down the various types of ornaments and showcases the best of the primary sources that document how they were played. Brandon hopes that after this lesson you’ll have an understanding of how to improvise with these ornaments in any piece, regardless of the time period!
On Baroque Ornamentation
The baroque period, as it refers to European classical music, lasted from 1600 to 1750. To play any music from that period with authenticity, we need to understand what ornaments were used, where in a piece they were played, and how they differed between countries in Europe. This lesson breaks down the various types of ornaments and showcases the best of the primary sources that document how they were played. Brandon hopes that after this lesson you’ll have an understanding of how to improvise with these ornaments in any piece, regardless of the time period!
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