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Jazz is... Lesson

Jazz is... Lesson

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Performing Arts

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6th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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John Nelson

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8 Slides • 0 Questions

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Jazz is... American Music

that originated at the beginning of the 20th century (1900's)

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Jazz is A BLEND

of many influences;

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Jazz is a BLEND of

AFRICAN melodies, rhythms, and instruments

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Jazz is a BLEND of

EUROPEAN melodies, harmonies, and instruments.

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Jazz is a BLEND of

EARLY AMERICAN musical styles such as:

Blues, Work Songs, Spirituals and Hymns, Ragtime, and Marches.

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Jazz is a BLEND of

MORE RECENT STYLES such as Rock, Afro-Cuban and other Latin Styles.

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Jazz is HIGHLY RHYTHMIC MUSIC

having historical connections with movement and dance.

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Jazz is MOSTLY IMPROVISED

Jazz musicians don't rely completely on written parts.

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Jazz is... American Music

that originated at the beginning of the 20th century (1900's)

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