Introduction to Jazz Music: Scales & Harmony

Introduction to Jazz Music: Scales & Harmony

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Intro to Jazz

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Understand what jazz music is and its defining characteristics
  • Identify and play basic jazz scales
  • Understand essential jazz harmony concepts
  • Learn the role of diatonic scales in jazz music

Scales in Jazz
Common Jazz Scales

Chords in Jazz
Jazz Seventh Chords

Extended Chords

Common Jazz Chord Progressions

What is Diatonic Harmony?
Diatonic Scales and Jazz Improvisation
The Role of Diatonic Scales in Jazz Harmony

Activity 1: Play Jazz Scales

Activity 2: Build Extended Chords

Activity 3: Improvise Over a II-V-I Progression

Famous Jazz Artists

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