Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.954018 Composed by Christopher Burnett. Blues,Instructional,Jazz. Score. 36 pages. BurnettPublishing.COM #3680511. Published by BurnettPublishing.COM (A0.954018). Lesson PlanThree Jazz Blues StructuresSummarySubject(s): Simple Blues, Jazz Blues, Bird BluesTopic or Unit of Study: Common Song Forms for Jazz ImprovisationGrade/Level: 9th Grade Jazz Band Student and aboveObjective: a.) The construction of chords includes the same notes as scales except rather than proceeding stepwise, chords proceed by intervals of thirds (line note to line note, space note to space note). b.) Using the notes of each chord in time with the music will produce a coherent improvisation. c.) Using the notes of each chord in combination with the notes of the implied scale in time will produce a coherent improvisation. d.) Recognizing what chord symbols represent the 1, 4, and 5 chords of a Blues Key. e.) Recognizing what scales is implied by the ii7-V7 progressions in the progression. f.) Reinforce that proficiency in the performance of major scales is essential to coherent improvisation skills and understanding of Song Form structures used in Jazz music.Time Allotment: 1-hour or more of class period time to introduce and practice the lesson during the clinic. Multiple practice sessions to mastery of the material toward useful performance and compositional applications by students.Christopher Burnett Conn-Selmer Artist and ClinicianAPPLIED JAZZ CLINIC
