Jazz Theory Basics
The third note of a C Major Scale
Trumpeter, vocalist, band leader, improvisational pioneer
What is Fusion?
This type of standard is typically 12 measures and has a I, IV, and V Chord
A chord with 1-3-5-b7 is called this
A three-note chord
This composer took the A-Train to stardom across 6 decades of swing music.
Who is Duke Ellington?
This style of jazz used collective improvisation, small groups, and marching band instruments
This modal tune features a bass ostinato and only 2 chords that have become synonymous with modal piano playing
The 2nd mode of C major is also known as:
What is D Dorian?
A sequence of notes moving up by step through one octave
What is a scale?
Nicknamed Bird, this saxophonist revolutionized how we conceptualize improvising solos in jazz
Who is Charlie Parker?
This style of jazz was used in nightclubs for dancing
What is Swing?
Billy Strayhorn actually wrote this tune attributed to Duke Ellington, a song that served as the bands radio theme for many years, based off directions Ellington gave Strayhorn on their first meeting.
What is Take the A-Train?
A chord with 1-b3-5-b7-9 is called a
A visual aid that includes every usable key signature in music
What is the circle of fifths?
This female vocalist helped popularize scat singing.
This style of jazz was about the musicians, not the audience, and featured complex melodies and chord progressions
What is bebop?
Coleman Hawkins made this ballad famous, though he barely hints at the melody at times. The song modulates a half-step up for the B section
The 9, 11, and 13 are also known as these
What are chord extensions?
There are seven of these scales with specific harmonic behaviors in each major scale
What are modes?
This pianist wrote bebop music and danced around his piano when he wasn't playing
Who is Thelonious Monk?
This style of jazz originated in Brazil and mixed Samba and Cool Jazz
The tonal centers of this jam session standard outline a Major 7th chord of the key that it's in
What is All The Things You Are?
What are chord alterations?