Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Many composers are happy to write basic melodies that fit with chords but how do we give a melodic line more identity and elegance? We discover how appoggiaturas can play a significant role. This music composition lesson shows you how to convert a rather plain melodic line into one that includes appoggiaturas, chromatic appoggiaturas, and double appoggiaturas, showing how this was done during the Classical period and how it can be useful today in a range of musical styles.
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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to adding elegance to a melodic line
1:35 - The example melody
2:16 - What's wrong with it?
3:48 - How can we improve it?
5:05 - What is an appoggiatura?
7:54 - Chromatic appoggiatura example
10:00 - Multiple appoggiatura example
11:20 - Double appoggiatura example
12:00 - When is an appoggiatura not an appoggiatura?
16:07 - Playing the more elegant example
16:22 - Conclusion
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Many composers are happy to write basic melodies that fit with chords but how do we give a melodic line more identity and elegance? We discover how appoggiaturas can play a significant role. This music composition lesson shows you how to convert a rather plain melodic line into one that includes appoggiaturas, chromatic appoggiaturas, and double appoggiaturas, showing how this was done during the Classical period and how it can be useful today in a range of musical styles.
⬇️Download the files
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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to adding elegance to a melodic line
1:35 - The example melody
2:16 - What's wrong with it?
3:48 - How can we improve it?
5:05 - What is an appoggiatura?
7:54 - Chromatic appoggiatura example
10:00 - Multiple appoggiatura example
11:20 - Double appoggiatura example
12:00 - When is an appoggiatura not an appoggiatura?
16:07 - Playing the more elegant example
16:22 - Conclusion
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Learn music theory, aural tests, composition, sight reading, orchestration and more! Prepare and practice for music exams and diplomas with Music Matters Courses. Whether you're just getting started with learning music, or you're an experienced musician looking to expand your abilities - we have something for you in our course library. With hours of step-by-step training, our courses will truly help you elevate your musicianship skills to the next level.
mmcourses.co.uk
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Website: mmcourses.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/MusicMattersGB
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