Tag: Rhythm
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Connection Between Music And Math
I remember the first time I heard the statement “Did you know that listening to classical music enhances your mathematical abilities?” I was both intrigued and excited, intrigued because I did not understand how music and math, two seemingly unrelated subject could possibly affect each other. I was also excited because I began to view…
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Using Voice Tones To Teach Improvisation For Beginner Jazz Guitar
This article discusses an approach to teaching linear improvisation to beginning jazz guitarists through the function of voice leading in harmonic progressions. The guitar student may gain a clear understanding of improvising melodies by establishing clear visual and aural relationships between the chordal and melodic textures. Three dominant 7th chord voicings are introduced and applied…