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Mordent Riff

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A quick alternation between the main note and its neighbor. Adds sparkle to sustained notes.

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Notation / Pattern

Main: C → Mordent: C-D-C (quick)

Tips

Keep it crisp and fast. The mordent should be a quick flick, not a slow trill.

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