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When selecting repertoire for a beginning jazz band, what is the MOST important consideration for a director?
When selecting repertoire for a beginning jazz band, what is the MOST important consideration for a director?
Which of the following BEST describes a suitable jazz standard for beginning improvisers?
Which of the following BEST describes a suitable jazz standard for beginning improvisers?
Why is it beneficial for beginning jazz improvisers to focus on songs with fewer chords?
Why is it beneficial for beginning jazz improvisers to focus on songs with fewer chords?
What is the PRIMARY goal when introducing improvisation to beginning jazz students?
What is the PRIMARY goal when introducing improvisation to beginning jazz students?
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Besides swing feeling and solo opportunities, what other feature should jazz band charts include to be educational for beginners?
Besides swing feeling and solo opportunities, what other feature should jazz band charts include to be educational for beginners?
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What should students in Pre-K be encouraged to do regarding their voices and music?
What should students in Pre-K be encouraged to do regarding their voices and music?
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Which of the following activities is MOST appropriate for Pre-K students to enhance their understanding and engagement with music?
Which of the following activities is MOST appropriate for Pre-K students to enhance their understanding and engagement with music?
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Prior to puberty, how does a child's vocal mechanism differ from that of an adult?
Prior to puberty, how does a child's vocal mechanism differ from that of an adult?
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At what age does the larynx begin to descend slightly after being at its highest position at birth?
At what age does the larynx begin to descend slightly after being at its highest position at birth?
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What physical changes occur in the vocal mechanisms during puberty that contribute to the expansion of vocal range?
What physical changes occur in the vocal mechanisms during puberty that contribute to the expansion of vocal range?
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Flashcards
Jazz Standards
Jazz Standards
Songs commonly used in jazz that help students learn the idiom.
Improvisation in Jazz
Improvisation in Jazz
The act of creating music spontaneously while performing.
Full Song Structure
Full Song Structure
A common format for performing songs, typically head-solos-head.
Characteristics for Beginners
Characteristics for Beginners
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Pre-K Music Experience
Pre-K Music Experience
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Vocal Range Development
Vocal Range Development
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Children's Vocal Mechanism
Children's Vocal Mechanism
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Pitch Matching
Pitch Matching
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Rhythm Matching
Rhythm Matching
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Musical Genre Exposure
Musical Genre Exposure
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Study Notes
Jazz Band Repertoire Selection
- Beginning jazz bands should choose repertoire that encourages experimentation with swing feeling, sectional solos, and harmonic/structural elements.
- Charts should allow improvisation opportunities for all musicians, including rhythm section.
- Popular publishers like Hal Leonard, Alfred, and Kendor offer suitable arrangements.
- Consider standards with common chord changes, like "I've Got Rhythm" or 12-bar blues.
- Select charts allowing different soloists to feature over time.
Identifying Tunes for Beginning Improvisers
- Focus on songs with a head/solos/head structure.
- Moderate tempo, strong tonal center, and limited chord changes (3-4) are crucial.
- Limit the number of choices for notes to help students focus on confident playing within the chord structure.
- Improvisation should emphasize rhythm, dynamics, and space alongside note selection.
Pre-K Performance Competencies
- Pre-K students should experience music through listening, moving, vocalizing, and experimentation.
- Encourage free vocal use with music, both independently, and with accompaniment.
- Students should experience a variety of instrumental sounds, improvising melodies.
- Relating sounds to objects/symbols/animals is encouraged.
- Developing pitch and rhythm accuracy is important.
- Expose students to a range of genres/styles, identifying differences and changes.
Vocal Range Development Physiology
- Children's vocal mechanisms are not fully developed before puberty.
- Infants have a high larynx, the larynx drops by age three.
- Vocal cords are shorter than in adults.
- A child's vocal range is limited compared to an adult.
- Higher/lower pitches are accomplished by changes in vocal fold length/thickness.
- Puberty leads to increased larynx size, vocal cord lengthening, and improved range.
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Description
This quiz focuses on selecting appropriate repertoire for beginning jazz bands. It emphasizes charts that encourage improvisation, ease of play, and opportunities for soloists. Ideal for educators and band directors aiming to enhance students' jazz performance skills.
