Lesson 1: Articulation and Phrasing in Jazz
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will identify swing articulation and phrasing in jazz recordings.
What is phrasing in jazz?
How do articulation and timing affect jazz style?
Phrasing, articulation, legato, staccato, swing feel
MU:Pr4.2.7a
Explain how understanding the structure and context of musical works informs the performance.
MU:Pr6.1.7a
Perform music, demonstrating appropriate technique and expression.
Students listen and imitate jazz articulations and phrasing using clapping, instruments, or voice.
Students may confuse swing feel with tempo.
Students may ignore articulation while performing.
Demonstrate with call-and-response examples.
Provide notation and audio examples.
Students perform a short jazz phrase with correct articulation and swing.