NYMAZ: Sounding Out Author: Grace McNeill

Can you guess their names? 3. Clarinet 2. Electric Guitar 7. Trumpet 1.Saxophone 6. Double Bass 4.Piano Can you guess their names? 5. Drum Kit 2

Can you remember? Syncopation – when the off beat is accented. Walking Bass – Bass line that moves up and down repeatedly throughout. Improvisation – Musical phrases made up on the spot to fit the work, creating a solo. Instrumental break – Section of music between the main phrases where instruments take solos. Head – this is the section in the music which acts as the main riff, and the ensemble all know and play in unison. Can you remember?

Have a listen… Q1. What instruments can you hear? Q2. How would you describe the music? Q3. What type of music do you think this is? Q4. Where do you think it is from? Q5. Is it sad/happy? Why do you think that?

Pass the beat ONE TWO FOUR THREE

Jazz Performance Keywords/terms: Syncopation Walking Bass Improvisation Instrumental Break Head E – G – E – E – E – G using these notes to the rhythm ‘I – Like’ Fast – Jaz – Mu-Sic’ We will create a ‘Head’ section to perform!

Performance!

I can play the ‘Head’ rhythm and respond to some of the conducted gestures. I can almost play the melodic riff. I can play the ‘Head’ rhythm and respond in time and accurately to the conducted actions. I can play most of the melodic riff. I can play the ‘Head’ rhythm and respond to creatively to conducted gestures. I can play all of the melodic riff.