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Old 10-30-2017, 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Guitar Slim II View Post
The first example appears to be a kind of mordent -- but not a standard mordent. Only a Baroque-music specialist would know how to interpret the symbol.
What symbol?
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Originally Posted by Guitar Slim II View Post
So, if you like the slightly offset rhythm (as opposed to the straight triplet ornament), then example one, as written, is certainly the easiest to read (don't like the triplet grouping with the 32nd note, confusing.)

My vote is for Example 1.
Mine too. The second one sounds correct, but would be much harder to read and play accurately*. You'd end up with something like the first one, or just random grace notes.

*Let alone tattoo accurately!
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