JAZZ MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

Jazz improvisation is the spontaneous creation of music in the jazz style. A foundation of music principles is necessary to deeper appreciate and be able to professionally practice the art of jazz. The study of melodic fragments and patterns can greatly enhance our abilities to spontaneously express ourselves in voice or instrument in the jazz style. One can develop the habit of pre-hearing a certain phrase or riff right before it is performed. Of course we can only pre-hear that which we are familiar with, so by looking at the various technical exercises one can expand our knowledge and ability.

This month we will review the basics starting with major chords and major scales.

Learn to play many popular Jazz tunes and familiarize yourself with these compositions.

The Hal Leonard Real Jazz Fake Book - C Edition Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 384 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (240097) See more info...

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