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This table is given in the preface to the Klavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, a collection of pieces started in 1720 for Bach’s eldest son. It is the only written guide J.S. Bach gives regarding ornaments.

Trill (1)

Mordent (2)

Trill with termination (3)

Turn (4)

Trill + Prefix from below (5)
Trill + Prefix from above (6)

from below example (5):

from above example (6):

Trill + Prefix from below + Termination (7)
Trill + Prefix from above + Termination (8)

from below example (7):

from above example (8):

Appoggiatura ascending (9)
Appoggiatura descending (10)