Unit 2: Jazz Elements
Duration of Days: 180
Key elements of jazz: swing, improvisation, syncopation, call-and-response, blues scale.
How rhythm, melody, and harmony create the jazz sound.
Basic concept of improvisation.
Listen to jazz recordings and identify elements of jazz.
Clap and perform swing rhythms.
Create short improvisations using limited pitches.
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Identify jazz elements in a recording and explain their role.
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Perform a swing rhythm accurately.
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Present a short improvised phrase over a rhythm or backing track.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Jazz Elements | 180 |
| 2 | Rhythm and Swing | 180 |
| 3 | Improvisation Basics | 180 |