Introducing Jazz Improvisation.

Hinz, Bob

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ERIC Number: EJ512723

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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ISSN: ISSN-1069-7446

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Introducing Jazz Improvisation.

Hinz, Bob

Teaching Music, v2 n5 p30-31 Apr 1995

Maintains that jazz is the improvised variation of a melody based on a previously established harmonic and rhythmic framework. Provides teaching suggestions for introducing jazz to school bands and encouraging improvisational playing. Asserts that helping students play jazz is not easy, but it will develop creativity and confidence. (CFR)

Descriptors: Bands (Music), Classroom Techniques, Creative Expression, Creativity, Educational Strategies, Improvisation, Jazz, Music Activities, Music Education, Music Teachers, Music Techniques, Rhythm (Music), Secondary Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Theme issue topic: "Focus on Improvisation." Journal availability: Music Educators Natl. Conference, 1806 Robert Fulton Dr., Reston, VA 22091-4348.