You'll Hear It 4 Fundamental Things You Need to Master - #10
Feb 9, 2018
They break down four core skills every jazz musician should develop. Topics include ear training for intervals and solos, building a musical vocabulary like language, shaping a distinct personal style and groove, and communicating musical ideas clearly to connect with listeners.
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Build Ear Training As A Core Practice
- Develop strong ears through targeted ear training like interval drills, chord identification, and learning solos by ear.
- Practice tunes in different keys and play along with recordings to build imitation, rhythmic concept, and responsive listening skills.
Learn Jazz Vocabulary Like A Language
- Absorb jazz vocabulary by listening and learning the language of jazz deeply, including clichés and common phrases.
- Learn tunes, transcribe lines, and internalize patterns so you can bend expectations like a poet with language.
Style Turns Lines Into Personal Stories
- Cultivate a personal sense of style so solos become unique stories rather than automated displays of technique.
- Style differentiates great players (Miles, Herbie, Chick) and gives personality that vocabulary and ears alone can't provide.