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    Essay On Jazz Concert

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    had gone to my high school. The Jazz Lab Band included these instruments: a multitude of saxophones‚ trombones‚ trumpets‚ and a rhythm section. The rhythm section was made up of a guitarist‚ piano player‚ bass‚ and drums. After the wonderful performance by the Jazz Lab Band the Jazz Ensemble took the stage. They had a more diverse instrumentation. Their band had more woodwind instruments than just saxophones. One of their clarinetists brought a lot of flair to the band. Both Bands played

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    to popularity back in the late 1930’s through the 1940’s. This genre alone seems to have a very fast tempo and it even has some jazz elements to it. The instruments that are usually involved in Jump Blues are brass instruments‚ electric guitars‚ saxophone‚ piano‚ and the drums. One of the most prominent artist within the Jump Blues genre is a man named Louis Jordan. Louis Jordan‚ in my opinion‚ seemed like he was a very charismatic and a very happy man who loved performing in front of of others. He

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    York and Chicago came to nightclubs where Big Band Jazz was most brilliant. The piece ”In the mood” (Miller) reflects the characteristics of Big Band Jazz. First‚ it was played by a big band‚ typically consisted of up to 25 musicians and contained saxophones‚ trumpets‚ trombones‚ singers (or vocalists) and a rhythm section. Secondly‚ in contrast to other styles‚ in which the music was improvised‚ big band’s music is highly arranged or written out (except for the rhythm section). Trumpet‚ Trombone and

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    The Samba

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    The Samba is an important musical and dance style in Brazil. Developed in the 19th century‚ it merged African rhythms with European harmonies. Many individuals point out the similarities between this genre and African styles. For instance‚ the samba is performed as a community‚ very like African music. The samba also occurs in a circle‚ this is identical to African circle dances. Salvador‚ Bahia and Rio de Janeiro are noted as some of the most influential places for developing the Samba. Salvador

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    Essay On Rap Music

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    I listen to music every day of my life. From the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep. My current mood determines what type of music I listen to. For example‚ in the morning‚ I like to start my day off with something slow and calm. This usually jazz music with its soft and mellow tones. Then later in the day‚ I prefer to listen to rap music. It really helps me get excited. This helps me when I am in the gym‚ especially the sound of the loud bass and tones. I tend to calm down after a long

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    All about Me from A to Z Tuskegee Airmen I dedicate my first article to the Tuskegee airmen. They were the first African- American aviators in the United States armed forces. The Tuskegee airmen were subjected to racism. Despite these adversities they trained and flew with distinction. They went on amazing missions and saved many people. I chose these men because they inspired me to believe that even though you may be doubted and scoffed to still strive for your dreams

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    Rock music

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    instruments commonly used in rock music include the electric bass guitar keyboard instruments such as the electric piano‚ organ‚ and synthesizer; and the drum set‚ an Instruments that play important roles in certain rock-music genres include the saxophone—prominent in jazz-rock and soul music—and a wide assortment of traditional instruments used in worldbeat music. The microphone also functions as a musical instrument for many rock singers‚ who rely upon the amplification and various effects (such

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    exceptionally quiet. I was never involved in school activities or sports. I showed up‚ did my work‚ and went home. One day‚ I heard about the band program and thought to myself “That sounds cool.” The sound of the bright brass trumpet‚ jazzy sounding saxophone‚ and the ravishing tone of the flute. I registered for band class through my school administration. Enthusiastic‚ yet‚ anxious. On the first day of band class I discovered many different instruments. Different designs‚ sounds‚ and techniques of playing

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    Bebop Music Analysis

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    attentive listening rather than dancing.” Bebop are differ from Swing. (Yanow‚ 2000‚ p.3)‚ “the emphasis is much more on the soloist’s creativity and inventiveness than on the melody or the song itself”. This small group might include trumpet or saxophone which supports by a rhythm section. Unlike Swing‚ the beat of Bebop music are very fast which not highlight by snare or bass drum‚ but mainly by pizzicato bass and ride cymbal (Kamien‚ 2007). (Kamien‚ 2015‚ p. 485) also explain that “ the drummer

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    She plays a saxophone that is as big as her‚ wears just a plain red dress and has hair that does not even look like hair! She first plays with her school band‚ but quickly gets up and plays her own tune. This reveals her intelligent‚ overachieving nature. She has been mentioned several times by her Principal that she is the top student of her class and is always asked to write poems and make speeches. Lisa’s creativity is shown through her love of writing poetry and playing her saxophone. Her attachment

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