Building Blocks of Jazz – Rhythm Guitar 1
4:18
Grades: 6 - 12

Video Description: Viewers may be surprised to find out that the guitar can be used as a percussive instrument. Phil Dunlap and his guest, Rick Haydon, Professor of Music at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville discuss this concept as well as the relationship of rhythm guitar to Big Band Music. Watch as Haydon demonstrates some of Freddy Green’s most famous guitar licks.

Type of Video: Topical*
Unique Video ID: Jazz-10**

Quick Ideas for Using the Video:

  • If guitars are available, have students practice the techniques demonstrated in the video.

 

*Topical videos are filmed on location in the classroom/workspace/laboratory, in studio, or a combination of both to explain and/or demonstrate specific concepts, events, topics, or processes.

**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.

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