Building Blocks of Jazz – Improvisation
5:23
Grades: 5 - 12
Video Description: In this lesson on improvisation, jazz pianist Peter Martin demonstrates how what we may perceive as “wrong” notes can be used in such a way that they sound “right.” Martin demonstrates using a major 3rd on the blues scale and a flatted 5th on the dominant scale, all within the context of a simple blues in F.
Type of Video: Topical*
Unique Video ID: Jazz-3**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Using an instrument of their choice, have students practice techniques demonstrated in the video.
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