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🎧 Audio LessonIntermediateFree Preview📅 Posted June 29, 2013

Can you identify this mystery embellishment?

The Short Version

An unusual notation of a common embellishment stumps pipers until examined closely. The mystery is solved by comparing unconventional notation to standard formats.
The embellishment turns out to be a familiar GDE gracenote combination written differently. Understanding notation variants helps you recognize movements across different tune books.

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