Q. I'm a student in the 11th grade. I attend an art school, I am currently studying piano with jazz chords and progressions. I would like to join the jazz band but I need to learn to read a bit quicker. Any ideas?
A. READ --READ--READ--as much music as you can
try to play with other musicians
STUDY-STUDY-STUDY- theory and chord voicings
What notes are in the following jazz piano chords?
Q. 1. G(b13b9)
2. A7(D-/C#)
Are notes omitted and how do you voice the chords?
Thanks!
A. 1. G B D F Ab Eb------> Ab F B Eb
2. A C# E G omitting C# bass D G A E
From what I can remember. Hope that helps
Do you know any good choral jazz warm ups?
Q. I have to find choral jazz warm ups for my class and I can not find any online. If you know any good warm ups for a jazz choir please let me know. If possible, include possible piano accompaniment (chords) to play with warm up.
A. Here are some useful links for your choral jazz warm ups:
JAZZ CHOIR ESSENTIALS
From Day One to Performance with piano notations:
http://www.micheleweir.com/PDF/fd_jazz_choir_essentials.pdf
Jazz Vocal Warm Up, Singing Technique, Scat Singing & Vocal Style Singing Lessons
http://www.songwriter.com/susan/sws.php
Warm Up with a Cool Vocal Jazz Exercise
http://www.menc.org/v/jazz/warm-up-with-a-cool-vocal-jazz-exercise/
Good luck!
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