Unit 3: Jazz Forms and Structures
Duration of Days: 180
12-bar blues form and chord progression (I-IV-V).
AABA jazz standard form.
How musical form guides improvisation and performance.
Listen to and map the form of jazz pieces.
Clap or perform rhythmically to show understanding of 12-bar blues and AABA forms.
Improvise within a defined jazz form.
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Correctly label sections of 12-bar blues and AABA pieces.
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Perform clapping patterns or instrumental exercises following form.
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Perform a short improvisation that respects the jazz form.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding 12-Bar Blues | 180 |
| 2 | Jazz Standard Form (AABA) | 180 |
| 3 | Combining Form and Improvisation | 180 |