Table of J.S. Bach's Ornaments
The plain shake,*
or
B
on a tied note,
J
The Prall-triller, indicated by the same sign as the Schneller; the context must decide which is intended:
N
G
K
T
U
Tied Mordent
Q
Combined acciaccatura and arpeggio.
3
S
3
V
The Schneller,sometimes called Upper Mordent.
P
L
H
5
Prolonged Mordent,
The Turn Combined Schneller over a note, between two notes, and turn,
on the first note of a melody.
The Mordent
O
D
or by a note one degree above the main note.
F
or by a leap,
with upper prefix and turn,
with lower prefix and turn,
C
Commencing with the main note-when preceded by a break,
with upper prefix,
E
with lower prefix,
A
Shake with turn,
Edited by Franklin Taylor (1843–1919)
M
Mordent in an inner part.
R
The Nachschlag. (After-beat)
W
* The number of repercussions in shakes is not limited to those in the above examples, but may be increased at discretion. Public Domain