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DEVELOPING A MELODIC VOCABULARY FOR JAZZ IMPROVISATION: NON-PLAYING PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES FOR TRUMPET STUDENTS

Kerwin, Ryan Jerome
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1556208417728155

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2019, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Ohio University, Music.
The purpose of this study was to present non-playing practice techniques for the development of the melodic vocabulary for jazz improvisation. Specific research questions included: 1) What non-playing practice techniques have shown to be effective in cultivate music performance skills? 2) What are the most commonly recommended practice techniques for developing the melodic vocabulary for jazz improvisation? Why are these important? 3) What, if any, non-playing practice techniques have been recommended for developing the melodic vocabulary for jazz improvisation? Why are these important? Relevant literature was reviewed from the following 7 categories: (a) studies of non-playing practice techniques within instrumental music education, (b) historical accounts of top improvisers; (c) mainstream printed jazz pedagogy; (d) recently-published alternative jazz pedagogy; (e) online jazz pedagogical resources; (f) dissertations/theses relating to jazz pedagogy; and (g) Music education research related to jazz pedagogy. Semi- formal interviews were also conducted with pedagogues Jamey Aebersold and Hal Crook. The study concludes with a presentation of a 5-step method for the development of melodic vocabulary which includes: 1) Engage in immersive listening, 2) Develop an intellectual understanding, 3) Internalize the language, 4) Connect theoretical and aural understanding to fingering technique, and 5) Apply ideas in context.
Matthew James (Advisor)
79 p.
Music
jazz pedagogy; improvisation pedagogy; imaginative practice; mental practice; singing practice; trumpet; vocabulary

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  • Kerwin, R. J. (2019). DEVELOPING A MELODIC VOCABULARY FOR JAZZ IMPROVISATION: NON-PLAYING PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES FOR TRUMPET STUDENTS [Undergraduate thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1556208417728155

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kerwin, Ryan . DEVELOPING A MELODIC VOCABULARY FOR JAZZ IMPROVISATION: NON-PLAYING PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES FOR TRUMPET STUDENTS . 2019. Ohio University, Undergraduate thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1556208417728155.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kerwin, Ryan . "DEVELOPING A MELODIC VOCABULARY FOR JAZZ IMPROVISATION: NON-PLAYING PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES FOR TRUMPET STUDENTS ." Undergraduate thesis, Ohio University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1556208417728155

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