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Jazz Improvisation: Its Origins And History
By Howard Brule
Jazz music is a very popular genre of music and is actually a very important kind of American classical music. Some believe that jazz originated in the early twentieth century in South America. But there is no question that the early development of jazz took place in the United States and was greatly influenced by blues music. Blues was especially popular among African Americans in the first half of the 20th century in the rural south and in cities such as New Orleans, St. Louis and Chicago.
The music that came to be known as jazz was not only popular in the United States. Its appeal quickly spread through Europe and it is now very popular in many parts of Asia, South America and Australia.
What are the characteristics of jazz music? Jazz makes use of 'blue notes', improvisation and syncopation. For the most part it is not tied to a written musical score, but rather relies on the more spontaneous expression of the musicians. Jazz became immensely popular in the 1930's. The 1930's also saw the rise of 'white' jazz singers in addition to the African American musicians who dominated jazz in its early years. But in this era jazz music continued to reflect the characteristics of the blues-oriented black musicians who invented and originally developed it.
Jazz is a music of the world. It combines classical, popular and traditional American music with important strains of European and African musical traditions. Jazz is very technically sophisticated while still remaining spontaneous and improvisational. To really develop a good understanding and appreciation of jazz it is important to experience all aspects of the music, listen to the masters and join other musicians in playing. Jazz is truly a group experience.
The process of "putting yourself into the music" via improvising is essential to jazz. This ability must be acquired, and it is best learned while performing with other quality players. Quite often, you can make advances with peers by playing together in a "combo". Unlike other types of music, the interplay
of the individual instruments is the heart and soul of jazz.
For a musician learning improvisation, it is wiser to begin with simple songs. Basic techniques can be learned through listening to other musicians, experimenting, or taking some lessons. Those techniques, once mastered, can be applied in a more advanced way to more complicated songs. Remember, too, that a jazz musician is more about self-expression than technique.
Playing the notes of the song with a little alteration here and there is an important way to begin learning the basic techniques of jazz improvisation. This applies whether you are learning the jazz guitar, piano, trumpet, violin, saxophone, or any of a hundred other instruments used in jazz.
The best way to learn about jazz and how to play it is to list to all forms of it. Start with the traditional and then add the contemporary artists. You may also want to look into schools for jazz instruction and learning. You may want to specialize in jazz improvisation, or soloing. A school might just be the thing to develop your love of jazz into a career.
Jazz music is one of the most expressive and satisfying genres of music for the musician who is looking to express him or herself creatively. While it is entertaining and appropriate for almost any occasion attended by people who actually enjoy listening to the music, it is equally challenging and rewarding for the musicians as well. That is a difficult combination to beat. By: Howard Brule Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com jazz improvisation combos - Music school in St Leonards, Sydney, Australia, specializing in jazz and improvised music. We offer private lessons on all jazz instruments, ensembles, school holiday workshops and masterclasses. Our teachers are among the best jazz educators in Australia.
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