Embellishing Tones: Identifying Passing Tones and Neighbor Tones

This study guide covers embellishments and non-chord tones for the AP Music Theory exam. Key topics include: Introduction to embellishments and non-chord tones (diatonic/chromatic), passing tones (diatonic/chromatic/accented/unaccented), neighbor tones (upper/lower/diatonic/chromatic), preparation and resolution of non-chord tones, ornamentation (including trills), and final exam focus (high-priority topics, question types, strategies, and common pitfalls). Practice questions covering multiple-choice and free-response are also included.