Grace Note

A non-essential musical note that serves primarily as an ornamentation

Grace Note is a non-essential musical note that serves primarily as an ornamentation. It can be composed of one or more notes, and is usually marked in sheet music with a smaller size of note(s). Grace notes can be further categorized into acciaccatura and appoggiatura, each with their own distinct playing techniques.

Example of Grace Note

Grace Notes

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