Building Blocks of Jazz – Rhythmic Concepts
4:44
Grades: 5 - 12

Video Description: Paul DeMarinis, Director of Jazz Studies at Webster University, joins Phil Dunlap to discuss rhythmic concepts of jazz including beat and playing on the beat, behind the beat, or in front of the beat or to the center of the time, toward the front of the time, or toward the back of the time.

Type of Video: Topical*
Unique Video ID: Jazz-21**

Quick Ideas for Using the Video:

  • Using instruments of their choice, have students practice playing behind the beat, in front of the beat, and right on the beat.
  • Have students learn more about Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon and other legendary musicians mentioned in the video.

 

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