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Chocolate Milk
1. The first step is to become familiar with the melody. Practice playing the melody with the accompaniment.
2. The second step is to become familiar with the jazz patterns for each of the chords. The jazz patterns contain chord tones and passing tones for each chord chord used in the piece. These wll be useful in creating your own improvisations. Practice playing the patterns with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4
Easy Swing
.. ..
G7
G7
C7
G7
^
C7
C^7
.. w
G7
Easy Swing
3. The third step is to create your own embellished melody. Use the basic melody as an outline. Embellish or vary the melody by using the notes from the jazz patterns. Remember that you may vary the notes and the rhythm. Compare the example below with the original melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes which were used in the melody.
b
C7
C7
G7
.. w
G7
Easy Swing
..
G7
G7
4. In step four, you will use the notes from the original melody and the jazz pattern to compose your own original melody. In the example below, notice how the notes used for each chord or measure reflect those used in the melody and jazz patterns. Practice the new melody with the accompaniment.
b j .
7
G7
b .. w
C7
C7
G7
Easy Swing
..
C7
G7
5. Next, embellish your new melody. Follow the same process used in step 3. Use the new melody as an outline and vary it with the notes from the jazz patterns. Compare the example below with the new melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes used in the new melody.
J
7
. . w
G7
Easy Swing
C G C j .. b G7 G7 C7 G7
b .. w
G7
6. The last step is to practice improvising. Using the notes from the melodies and the jazz patterns, create your own improvisations while playing with the accompaniment. Don't be afraid to experiment with different notes and rhythms. Have fun!
Easy Swing
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C7
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G7
Chocolate Milk
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4
Easy Swing
.. .. .. .. ..
G7 G7
G7
C7
G7
^ b
C7 C7
C^7
.. w .. w .. .. ..
G7
Easy Swing
b
C7
C7
G7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
G7
Easy Swing
G7
G7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Easy Swing
G7
C7
G7
C7
G7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Easy Swing
G7
C7
G7
C7
G7
Easy Swing
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G7
C7
G7
C7
.. |
G7
3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4
Jazz Waltz
D min7
.. .. .. .. ..
G min7
..
D min7
G min7
.
G min7
.. .
D min7
Jazz Waltz
D min7
G min7
.. .
G min7
D min7
D min7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Jazz Waltz D min7 G min7 D min7
.. .. ..
D min7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
D min7
G min7
D min7
G min7
D min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
D min7
G min7
D min7
G min7
D min7
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G min7
D min7
G min7
.. |
D min7
&
'50s Rock
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
.. .. .. .. ..
D7
n . . . . . . - . - . n j # .
.. n n - . - - . . w . . . - .
G7
G7
D9
&
'50s Rock
D7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
n #
n #
b n
n .. w .. .. ..
D9
&
'50s Rock
D7
G7
D9
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
# #
'50s Rock
D7
G7
D9
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
'50s Rock
D7
G7
D9
&
'50s Rock
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D7
.. |
G7
D9
Technicolor Coated
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
&
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Show Rock
. .. n
F F
. >
D
D ^ ^ ^ ^ .. w
&
Show Rock
.. n .. .. ..
F C
n
G
.
D
.. w .. .. ..
D
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
&
Show Rock
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
# #
Show Rock
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Show Rock
&
Show Rock
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Burro Picante
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
&
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Bossa Nova
G maj7
.. .
E 7( 9)
E 7( 9)
b
j n - .
A min7
&
Bossa Nova
G maj7
.. .. .. ..
j .. w n #
D7
A min7
D7
G maj7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. b Bossa Nova G maj7 E 7( 9) A min7
&
.. .. ..
G maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
# #
Bossa Nova
G maj7
E 7( 9)
A min7
D7
G maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Bossa Nova
G maj7
E 7( 9)
A min7
D7
G maj7
&
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E 7( 9)
A min7
D7
G maj7
Freddy's Cat
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4
Blues Shuffle
..
G7 G7
C7
b
3
.. w
G7
Blues Shuffle
.. b n .. .. ..
G7
C7
b
3 3
b . .. w J .. .. ..
G7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Blues Shuffle
C7
G7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Blues Shuffle
G7
C7
G7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Blues Shuffle
G7
C7
G7
Blues Shuffle
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G7
C7
G7
Queso Caliente
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
C C C C C C
Samba
. . j .. .
C7 C7
. . . j .
. . j .. w .
b7
b7
C7
Samba
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
. Cw j j .. .. j j j . J .
B
Samba
.. .. ..
C7
b7
.. .. ..
C7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Samba
C7
b7
C7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Samba
C7
b7
C7
Samba
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C7
b7
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C7
Blue Quay
1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.
# & # # & # ## ## ##
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Rock Ballad
G maj7
.. .
A min7
A min7
G maj7
D sus
.. w
G maj7
Rock Ballad
G maj7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
.. .. .. ..
A min7
G maj7
.. w
D sus
D sus
G maj7
&
Rock Ballad
G maj7
G maj7
.. .. ..
G maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
Rock Ballad
G maj7
A min7
G maj7
D sus
G maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Rock Ballad
G maj7
A min7
G maj7
D sus
G maj7
# & #
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A min7
G maj7
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D sus
G maj7
12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8
. . .
.. ..
C7
C7
j j J
. .
F7
F7
j j j b
.. w . .. w . .. .. ..
C7 C7
C7
.. . .. .. ..
C7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b .
b n
j j b n
F7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
. .
C7
F7
C7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
C7
F7
C7
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C7
F7
.. |
C7
&
5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4
Funk
.. . .. .. .. ..
C
A min7
B min7
E min7
D/A
.
C
.. w
G maj7/B E min7
&
Funk
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Funk C D A min7 B min7 E min7 D/A
.. w
D D/A C
A min7
B min7
E min7
G maj7/B E min7
&
G maj7/B E min7
.. .. ..
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
# #
Funk
A min7
B min7
E min7
D/A
G maj7/B E min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
A min7
B min7
E min7
D/A
G maj7/B E min7
&
Funk
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A min7
B min7
E min7
D/A
G maj7/B E min7
1 a.m.
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
# & # # & # ## ## ##
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
..
j . J n n .. w . 3
3 3 3
A min 11
D min7
G7
C maj7
.. .. .. ..
A min 11
n n
D min7
G7
b n b n
.. w .. .. ..
C maj7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Jazz Ballad C maj7 A min 11 D min7
&
G7
C maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
A min 11
D min7
G7
C maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
A min 11
D min7
G7
C maj7
# & #
..
A min 11
D min7
G7
.. |
C maj7
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Tonic Waste
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4
Funk
D min7
..
j j
G 6/E D min7
G 6/E
D min7
j .. w
G 6/E D min7
G 6/E D min7
G 6/E D min7
2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment. 7 Funk D min7 G 6/E D min
.. .. .. ..
G 6/E
D min7
w J .. .. .. ..
G 6/E D min7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Funk D min7 G 6/E D min7 G 6/E D min7
G 6/E D min7
G 6/E D min7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
D min7
G 6/E D min7
G 6/E
D min7
G 6/E D min7
G 6/E D min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
D min7
G 6/E D min7
G 6/E
D min7
G 6/E D min7
G 6/E D min7
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G 6/E D min7
G 6/E
D min7
G 6/E D min7
G 6/E D min7
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Here is an entire song with a repeated solo section for you to practice your jazz improvisation.
Samba
2 F
> .
b.
j .
> J
>
11
16
. . >
. j
. j
j .
20
R
G min7
25
#.
> >
A min7
G min7
w ..
29
B maj7
A min7
G min7
C sus
b f 33
37
Optional
n J
b b
>
> #.
n
w
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Chocolate Milk
1. The first step is to become familiar with the melody. Practice playing the melody with the accompaniment.
&b
2. The second step is to become familiar with the jazz patterns for each of the chords. The jazz patterns contain chord tones and passing tones for each chord chord used in the piece. These wll be useful in creating your own improvisations. Practice playing the patterns with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Easy Swing
.. ..
F7 F7
F7
b7
F7
^ ^
B B
b7
.. w .. w
F7
&b
Easy Swing
3. The third step is to create your own embellished melody. Use the basic melody as an outline. Embellish or vary the melody by using the notes from the jazz patterns. Remember that you may vary the notes and the rhythm. Compare the example below with the original melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes which were used in the melody.
b
B
b7
F7
b
b7
b7
F7
&b
Easy Swing
..
F7
b7
4. In step four, you will use the notes from the original melody and the jazz pattern to compose your own original melody. In the example below, notice how the notes used for each chord or measure reflect those used in the melody and jazz patterns. Practice the new melody with the accompaniment.
F7
. b . w
B
F7
Easy Swing
..
5. Next, embellish your new melody. Follow the same process used in step 3. Use the new melody as an outline and vary it with the notes from the jazz patterns. Compare the example below with the new melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes used in the new melody.
b j .
b7
b7
F7
j
B
b7
.. w
F7
Easy Swing
6. The last step is to practice improvising. Using the notes from the melodies and the jazz patterns, create your own improvisations while playing with the accompaniment. Don't be afraid to experiment with different notes and rhythms. Have fun!
.. b j b .. w
F7 B F7
b7
F7
Easy Swing
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F7
b7
F7
.. |
b7
F7
Chocolate Milk
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Easy Swing
..
F7
F7
b7
F7
^ ^
B B
b7
.. w .. w .. .. ..
F7
Easy Swing
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
.. b .. .. ..
F7 B
b7
F7
b
B
b7
F7
Easy Swing
b7
F7
b7
F7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
b b
Easy Swing
F7
b7
F7
b7
F7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Easy Swing
F7
b7
F7
b7
F7
Easy Swing
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F7
b7
F7
.. |
b7
F7
3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4
Jazz Waltz
C min7
.. .. .. .. ..
F min7
F min7
..
C min7
F min7
.
F min7
..
C min7
.
C min7
Jazz Waltz
C min7
.. .
F min7
C min7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Jazz Waltz C min7 F min7 C min7
.. .. ..
C min7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
C min7
F min7
C min7
F min7
C min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
C min7
F min7
C min7
F min7
C min7
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F min7
C min7
F min7
.. |
C min7
&
'50s Rock
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
.. .. .. .. ..
D7
n . . . . . . - . - . n j # .
.. n n - . - - . . w . . . - .
G7
G7
D9
&
'50s Rock
D7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
n #
n #
b n
n .. w .. .. ..
D9
&
'50s Rock
D7
G7
D9
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
# #
'50s Rock
D7
G7
D9
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
'50s Rock
D7
G7
D9
&
'50s Rock
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D7
.. |
G7
D9
Technicolor Coated
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Show Rock
. .. b
E E
. >
C
C ^ ^ ^ ^ .. w
Show Rock
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
.. b .. .. ..
E
b
F
.
C
.. w .. .. ..
C
Show Rock
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Show Rock
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Show Rock
Show Rock
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Burro Picante
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Bossa Nova
F maj7
.. .
D 7( 9)
D 7( 9)
b
j b - .
G min7
j .
Bossa Nova
F maj7
.. .. .. ..
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. b Bossa Nova F maj7 D 7( 9) G min7
.. j w b #
C7
G min7
C7
F maj7
.. .. ..
F maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Bossa Nova
F maj7
D 7( 9)
G min7
C7
F maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Bossa Nova
F maj7
D 7( 9)
G min7
C7
F maj7
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D 7( 9)
.. |
G min7
C7
F maj7
Freddy's Cat
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Blues Shuffle
..
F7
F7
b
3
b7
.. w
F7
Blues Shuffle
.. b n .. .. ..
F7
n b
B
3 3
b7
j. . w b . .. .. ..
F7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Blues Shuffle
b7
F7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
b b
Blues Shuffle
F7
b7
F7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Blues Shuffle
F7
b7
F7
Blues Shuffle
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F7
b7
F7
Queso Caliente
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
C C C C C C
Samba
.. j .. .
B
b7
j . . . .
j .. w . . .
B
b7
b7
Samba
.. .. .. ..
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
. w j j j j .. j J . .
A B
b7
b7
b7
Samba
b7
b7
.. .. ..
b7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Samba
b7
b7
b7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Samba
b7
b7
b7
Samba
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b7
b7
.. |
b7
Blue Quay
1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4
Rock Ballad
F maj7
.. .
G min7
G min7
F maj7
C sus
. . w
F maj7
Rock Ballad
F maj7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
.. .. .. ..
G min7
F maj7
.. w
C sus
C sus
F maj7
Rock Ballad
F maj7
F maj7
.. .. ..
F maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Rock Ballad
F maj7
G min7
F maj7
C sus
F maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Rock Ballad
F maj7
G min7
F maj7
C sus
F maj7
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G min7
F maj7
.. |
C sus
F maj7
12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8
. . .
.. ..
B B
b7
j j J
..
E
b7
j j j b
.. w . .. w. .. .. ..
B B
b7
.. . .. .. ..
B
b7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b .
b n
b7
b7
j j b n
b7
b7
b7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
. .
b7
b7
b7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b7
b7
b7
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b7
b7
.. |
b7
5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4
Funk
.. . .. .. .. ..
B
G min7
A min7
.
C G min7
D min7
C/G
.
C/G B
. . w
F maj7/A D min7
Funk
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. b Funk B C G min7 A min7 D min7 C/G
.. w
B
A min7
D min7
F maj7/A D min7
F maj7/A D min7
.. .. ..
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
G min7
A min7
D min7
C/G
F maj7/A D min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
G min7
A min7
D min7
C/G
F maj7/A D min7
Funk
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G min7
A min7
D min7
C/G
F maj7/A D min7
1 a.m.
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
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4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
..
b
3 3 . j b b J .. w . 3 3
G min 11
C min7
F7
B maj7
&
.. .. .. ..
b
G min 11
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b b
C min7
C min7
F7
b n b n
.. w .. .. ..
b
B maj7
&
G min 11
F7
B maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
G min 11
C min7
F7
B maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
G min 11
C min7
F7
B maj7
..
A min 11
D min7
G7
.. |
C maj7
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Tonic Waste
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Funk
C min7
..
j j
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D
C min7
j .. w
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment. 7 Funk C min7 F 6/D C min
.. .. .. ..
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Funk C min7 F 6/D C min7 F 6/D C min7
F 6/D
C min7
. w J . .. .. ..
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
b b
Funk
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
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F 6/D C min7
F 6/D
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
.. |
2 F
> .
b. . j
. J
b . bb J bbb bbb
>
11
16
> J .
. . >
. j
j .
20
b b b .
25
b b b ..
b
Solo E b maj7
n.
F min7
> > b
G min7
F min7
29
b bb
A maj7
G min7
F min7
B sus
b7
..
b bb f 33
37
j n .
> b
bbb
Optional
b
w
> #.
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Chocolate Milk
1. The first step is to become familiar with the melody. Practice playing the melody with the accompaniment.
&
2. The second step is to become familiar with the jazz patterns for each of the chords. The jazz patterns contain chord tones and passing tones for each chord chord used in the piece. These wll be useful in creating your own improvisations. Practice playing the patterns with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Easy Swing
..
D7
G7
D7
G ^
.. w
D7
&
Easy Swing
..
D7
n
G7
D7
n
G7
.. w
D7
3. The third step is to create your own embellished melody. Use the basic melody as an outline. Embellish or vary the melody by using the notes from the jazz patterns. Remember that you may vary the notes and the rhythm. Compare the example below with the original melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes which were used in the melody.
&
Easy Swing
..
D7
G7
n J .
D7
D n .. w G7
4. In step four, you will use the notes from the original melody and the jazz pattern to compose your own original melody. In the example below, notice how the notes used for each chord or measure reflect those used in the melody and jazz patterns. Practice the new melody with the accompaniment.
&
Easy Swing
..
D7 D7
G7
D7
G7
.. w
D7
5. Next, embellish your new melody. Follow the same process used in step 3. Use the new melody as an outline and vary it with the notes from the jazz patterns. Compare the example below with the new melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes used in the new melody.
&
Easy Swing
G7 D7 G7 D7 n . w n .. . J ..
D7 G7
6. The last step is to practice improvising. Using the notes from the melodies and the jazz patterns, create your own improvisations while playing with the accompaniment. Don't be afraid to experiment with different notes and rhythms. Have fun!
&
Easy Swing
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D7
G7
.. |
D7
Chocolate Milk
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
&
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Easy Swing
..
D7 D7
G7
D7
^ ^
G7
.. w .. w .. .. ..
D7
&
Easy Swing
G n ..
7
D7
G7
D7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
&
Easy Swing
.. .. ..
D7
G7
D7
G7
D7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
# #
Easy Swing
D7
G7
D7
G7
D7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Easy Swing
D7
G7
D7
G7
D7
&
Easy Swing
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D7
G7
D7
G7
.. |
D7
Jazz Waltz
3 3 3 3 3 3
A min7
..
D min7
..
A min7
D min7
.. .
A min .. .
A min7
Jazz Waltz
A min7
.. .. .. ..
D min7
A min7
D min7 D min7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Jazz Waltz A min7 D min7 A min7
.. .. ..
A min7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
A min7
D min7
A min7
D min7
A min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
A min7
D min7
A min7
D min7
A min7
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D min7
A min7
D min7
.. |
A min7
# & # # & # ## ## ##
'50s Rock
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
..
A7
- n . . . . . . - . - . n #. J
A . n .. w n - . . . . . . D7 D7
'50s Rock
.. n # .. .. ..
A7
A7
n #
n # n
.. w .. .. ..
A9
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
&
'50s Rock
D7
A9
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
'50s Rock
A7
D7
A9
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
'50s Rock
A7
D7
A9
# & #
'50s Rock
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A7
.. |
D7
A9
Technicolor Coated
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
&
## ## ## ## ## ##
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Show Rock
..
C
. n
D
D
A > .
^ ^ ^ ^
..
A w
&
Show Rock
.. n
G
n
D
.
A A
.. w
A
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
&
Show Rock
.. .. ..
.. .. ..
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
Show Rock
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Show Rock
&
Show Rock
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Burro Picante
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
# & # # & # ## ## ##
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Bossa Nova
D maj7
.. .
B 7( 9)
- n . J
E min7
Bossa Nova
D maj7
.. .. .. ..
n #
B 7( 9)
E min7
.. w J
A7 A7
D maj7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. b Bossa Nova D maj7 B 7( 9) E min7
&
.. .. ..
D maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
Bossa Nova
D maj7
B 7( 9)
E min7
A7
D maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Bossa Nova
D maj7
B 7( 9)
E min7
A7
D maj7
# & #
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B 7( 9)
.. |
E min7
A7
D maj7
Freddy's Cat
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
&
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Blues Shuffle
.. .. .. .. ..
D7
G7
n
3 3
.. w
D7
&
Blues Shuffle
D7
n #
G7
. Dw n n .. J
3
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
&
Blues Shuffle
D7
G7
.. .. ..
D7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
# #
Blues Shuffle
D7
G7
D7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Blues Shuffle
D7
G7
D7
&
Blues Shuffle
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D7
G7
.. |
D7
Queso Caliente
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
Samba
.. .
G7
G.7
. J
. . .
. J
F.7
w . . G . J
Samba
. G7 w . .. J .. J J . J J J
F7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Samba
.. .. ..
G7
F7
.. .. ..
G7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Samba
G7
F7
G7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Samba
G7
F7
G7
Samba
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G7
F7
.. |
G7
Blue Quay
1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.
&
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Rock Ballad
D maj7
.. . .. .. .. ..
E min7 E min7
D maj7
A sus
.. w
D maj7
&
Rock Ballad
7 D maj
E min7
D maj7
A sus
.. w .. .. ..
D maj7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
&
Rock Ballad
D maj7
D maj7
A sus
D maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
Rock Ballad
D maj7
E min7
D maj7
A sus
D maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Rock Ballad
D maj7
E min7
D maj7
A sus
D maj7
&
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E min7
D maj7
.. |
A sus
D maj7
&
12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8
. . .
.. .
G7
G.7
j J J
. .
C7 C7
j b J J
G .. w .
7
&
.. . .. .. ..
G7
b .
b n
b n J J
.. w . .. .. ..
G7
G7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
&
C7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
. .
G7
C7
G7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
G7
C7
G7
&
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G7
C7
.. |
G7
# & # # & # ## ## ##
5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4
Funk
.. .
G G
E min7
F min7
.
7
B min7
A/E
.. w
7
D maj7/F
# B min7
Funk
A/E
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. # Funk G A E min7 F min7 B min7 A/E
&
.. .. ..
D maj7/F B min7
.. .. ..
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
Funk
E min7
F min7
B min7
A/E
D maj7/F B min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
E min7
F min7
B min7
A/E
D maj7/F B min7
# & #
Funk
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E min7
F min7
B min7
A/E
# D maj7/F B min7
1 a.m.
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
&
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
.. .. .. .. ..
&
E min 11
D n n b n A min7
7
n # . w . .. .. ..
G maj7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Jazz Ballad G maj7 E min 11 A min7
&
D7
G maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
E min 11
A min7
D7
G maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
E min 11
A min7
D7
G maj7
# & #
..
A min 11
D min7
G7
.. |
C maj7
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Tonic Waste
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
&
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Funk
A min7
..
j J
D 6/B A min7
D 6 /B
A min7
2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment. 7 Funk A min7 D 6/B A min
&
.. .. .. ..
D 6/B
A min7
D 6/B A min7
J .. .. .. ..
7 D 6/B A min w
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Funk A min7 D 6/B A min7 D 6/B A min7
&
D 6/B A min7
D 6/B A min7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
& &
# #
Funk
A min7
D 6/B A min7
D 6/B
A min7
D 6/B A min7
D 6/B A min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
A min7
D 6/B A min7
D 6/B
A min7
D 6/B A min7
D 6/B A min7
&
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D 6/B A min7
D 6/B
A min7
D 6/B A min7
D 6/B A min7
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Here is an entire song with a repeated solo section for you to practice your jazz improvisation.
2 F
> . . >
b. . J
j .
>
11
> J .
16
. J
. J
20
. .. f
Solo C maj7
R
D min7
25
#. # J
E min7
D min7
w ..
F maj7
E min7
29
D min7
G sus
33
#
> #.
n
w
Optional
37
> ^ J
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The Finale Jazz Improvisation Worksheets take a step-by-step approach to learning to improvise. Each worksheet contains a short piece written in a common jazz style. Each piece is repeated four times. Open the file in any of the MakeMusic family of notation products; by pressing the play button in the Playback Controls, you can practice playing each step with a rhythm section. Each piece is repeated four times. This introductory worksheet works through the first piece of the series, giving completed examples for each section.
1. The first step is to become familiar with the melody. Practice playing the melody with the accompaniment.
? bb ? bb
2. The second step is to become familiar with the jazz patterns for each of the chords. The jazz patterns contain chord tones and passing tones for each chord chord used in the piece. These wll be useful in creating your own improvisations. Practice playing the patterns with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Easy Swing
..
F7
b
b7
b7
F7
^
B
b7
.. w
F7
Easy Swing
..
F7
b
B
F7
b
B
b7
.. w
F7
3. The third step is to create your own embellished melody. Use the basic melody as an outline. Embellish or vary the melody by using the notes from the jazz patterns. Remember that you may vary the notes and the rhythm. Compare the example below with the original melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes which were used in the melody.
? bb
Easy Swing
..
F7
b J .
b7
b7
F7
F b .. w B
b7
4. In step four, you will use the notes from the original melody and the jazz pattern to compose your own original melody. In the example below, notice how the notes used for each chord or measure reflect those used in the melody and jazz patterns. Practice the new melody with the accompaniment.
? bb ? bb ? bb
Easy Swing
..
F7 F7
F7
J
B
b7
.. w
F7
5. Next, embellish your new melody. Follow the same process used in step 3. Use the new melody as an outline and vary it with the notes from the jazz patterns. Compare the example below with the new melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes used in the new melody.
Easy Swing
b7 b B F7 B7 F7 b . w b .. . J
6. The last step is to practice improvising. Using the notes from the melodies and the jazz patterns, create your own improvisations while playing with the accompaniment. Don't be afraid to experiment with different notes and rhythms. Have fun!
Easy Swing
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F7
b7
F7
.. |
b7
F7
Print out this page to begin. On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below. Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times. With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.
Chocolate Milk
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
? bb ? b b ? bb ? bb ? bb ? bb
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Easy Swing
..
F7 F7
b7
F7
^ ^
B
b7
.. w .. w .. .. ..
F7
Easy Swing
b ..
B
b7
F7
b
B
b7
F7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Easy Swing
.. .. ..
F7
b7
F7
b7
F7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Easy Swing
F7
b7
F7
b7
F7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Easy Swing
F7
b7
F7
b7
F7
Easy Swing
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F7
b7
F7
.. |
b7
F7
Print out this page to begin. On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below. Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times. With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.
? bb
3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4
Jazz Waltz
C min7
..
F min7
..
C min7
F min7
.. .
C min7
? b bb ? bb ? bb ? bb ? bb
Jazz Waltz
C min7
.. .. .. ..
F min7
C min .. .
C min7 F min7 F min7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Jazz Waltz C min7 F min7 C min7
.. .. ..
C min7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
b b
Jazz Waltz
C min7
F min7
C min7
F min7
C min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
C min7
F min7
C min7
F min7
C min7
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F min7
C min7
F min7
.. |
C min7
?#
'50s Rock
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
..
D7
-. . n - . . . . . - . #. n J
G D . . . . . n n - . . . . w
7
?#
'50s Rock
.. n # .. .. ..
D7
D7
n #
G 7
b n n
.. w .. .. ..
D9
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
?#
'50s Rock
G7
D9
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
?# ?#
'50s Rock
D7
G7
D9
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
'50s Rock
D7
G7
D9
?#
'50s Rock
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..
D7
.. |
G7
D9
Print out this page to begin. On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below. Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times. With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.
?b ?
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Show Rock
..
E
. b
Technicolor Coated
F
C > .
^ ^ ^ ^
..
C w
Show Rock
.. b
B
b
F
.
C C
.. w
C
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
?b ?b ?b ?b
Show Rock
.. .. ..
.. .. ..
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Show Rock
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Show Rock
Show Rock
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Burro Picante
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
?b ?
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Bossa Nova
F maj7
.. .
D 7( 9)
- b . J
G min7
Bossa Nova
F maj7
.. .. .. ..
b #
D 7( 9)
G min7
.. w J
C7 C7
F maj7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. b Bossa Nova F maj7 D 7( 9) G min7
?b ?b ?b ?b
.. .. ..
F maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Bossa Nova
F maj7
D 7( 9)
G min7
C7
F maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Bossa Nova
F maj7
D 7( 9)
G min7
C7
F maj7
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D 7( 9)
.. |
G min7
C7
F maj7
Freddy's Cat
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
? bb ? b b ? bb ? bb ? bb ? bb
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Blues Shuffle
.. .. .. .. ..
F7
b7
b
3 3
.. w
F7
Blues Shuffle
F7
b n
B7
. Fw b b J ..
3
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Blues Shuffle
F7
b7
.. .. ..
F7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Blues Shuffle
F7
b7
F7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Blues Shuffle
F7
b7
F7
Blues Shuffle
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..
F7
b7
.. |
F7
Print out this page to begin. On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below. Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times. With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.
Queso Caliente
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
? bb
C C C C C C
Samba
. .. . J
B
B. 7
. . . . J
A. 7
. . w . . J
B
b7
? b bb ? bb ? bb ? bb ? bb
Samba
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b7 . Bw . - .. .. J J J J J . J b7
A
b7
Samba
.. .. ..
b7
b7
.. .. ..
b7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
b b
Samba
b7
b7
b7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Samba
b7
b7
b7
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Samba
..
b7
b7
.. |
b7
Blue Quay
1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.
?4
Rock Ballad
4 4 4 4 4 4
F maj7
.. . .. .. .. ..
G min7 G min7
F maj7
C sus
F maj .. w
?4 ?4 ?4 ?4 ?4
Rock Ballad
7 F maj
G min7
F maj7
C sus
.. w .. .. ..
F maj7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Rock Ballad
F maj7
F maj7
C sus
F maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Rock Ballad
F maj7
G min7
F maj7
C sus
F maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Rock Ballad
F maj7
G min7
F maj7
C sus
F maj7
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G min7
F maj7
.. |
C sus
F maj7
Print out this page to begin. On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below. Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times. With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.
? bb
12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8 12 . 8
. . .
.. .
B
B. 7
j J J
. .
E E
b7
j b J J
.. w .
B
b7
? b bb ? bb ? bb ? bb ? bb
.. . .. .. ..
B
b7
b .
b n
b7
b7
b n J J
.. w .
B
b7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b7
.. .. ..
b7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
b b
. .
b7
b7
b7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b7
b7
b7
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b7
b7
.. |
b7
?b ?
5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4
Funk
.. .
B B
G min7
A min7
D min7
C/G
.
b
.. w
F maj7/A D min7
Funk
..
C G min7
A min7 D min7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. b Funk B C G min7 A min7 D min7 C/G
?b ?b ?b ?b
.. .. ..
F maj7/A D min7
.. .. ..
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
G min7
A min7
D min7
C/G
F maj7/A D min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
G min7
A min7
D min7
C/G
F maj7/A D min7
Funk
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.. .. |
G min7
A min7
D min7
C/G
F maj7/A D min7
Print out this page to begin. On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below. Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times. With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.
1 a.m.
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
.. .. .. .. ..
b
11
G min 11
C min7
b b b n
F7 F7
b n . w . .. .. ..
b
B maj7
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
G min 11
C min7
B maj7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
? ? # & #
G min 11
C min7
F7
B maj7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
G min 11
C min7
F7
B maj7
..
A min 11
D min7
G7
.. |
C maj7
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Tonic Waste
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.
? bb ? b b ? bb ? bb ? bb ? bb
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Funk
C min7
..
j J
F 6/D C min7
F 6 /D
C min7
2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment. 7 Funk C min7 F 6/D C min
.. .. .. ..
F 6/D
C min7
F 6/D C min7
J .. .. .. ..
7 F 6/D C min w
3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody. Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment. Funk C min7 F 6/D C min7 F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
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F 6/D C min7
F 6/D
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7
.. |
2 F
> . . >
b. . J
j .
>
11
> J .
16
bb b bb . b
. J
. J
20
25
b b .. b bb
b
Solo E b maj7
R
F min7
n. n J
G min7
F min7
29
bb b 33 f
37
A maj7
G min7
F min7
B sus
b7
..
b
w
bb
Optional
> # .
> ^ J
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