Scale Degrees
Notable People
Styles of Jazz
Seventh Chords
Key Signatures
100
This is the V of G Major.
What is D?
100
Charlie Parker and Miles Davis were largely responsible for introducing this genre of music.
What is bebop?
100
Usually with a 4/4 time signature, this song was easy to dance to, used a full big band, and showcased individual soloists. Considered the jazz style. example: Don't Mean a Thing
What is swing?
100
Spell C Major 7
C, E, G, B
100
Identify the Major Key signature
D Major
200
This is the ii of D Major.
What is E?
200
Maynard Ferguson, besides being a band leader, was also a phenomenal player on this instrument.
What is a trumpet?
200
Characterized by a 3/4 time signature, this style is usually felt in 1 and has a strong first downbeat. example: Bluessette
What is a waltz?
200
Spell a G Dominant 7 Chord
G, B, D, F
200
Identify the Major Key Signature
Gb Major
300
This is the iii of F.
What is A?
300
Buddy Rich, who was largely responsible for reintroducing the big band in the 60's and 70's, played this.
What is the drumset?
300
Characterized by fast melodies and easy to remember chord changes, this style was made popular by jazz combos in the 60's.
What is bebop?
300
Spell a D minor 7 chord.
D, F, A, C
300
Identify the Major Key Signature
E Major
400
Bb is the IV of this major scale?
What is F Major?
400
Sammy Nestico was a writer for this famous big band leader.
Who is Count Basie?
400
Brought about largely by Miles Davis, this style of music is laid back and sparse in it's melodies and solos.
What is cool jazz?
400
Spell an E Dominant 7 chord
E, G#, B, D
400
Identify the Minor Key Signature
A Minor
500
This is the VII of G Minor.
What is F?
500
For the widely known recording of 'Round Midnight, Miles Davis enlisted the help of this star tenor player.
Who is John Coltrane?
500
Brought about by the influx of rock and roll and funk, this style melds two genres together and takes characteristics from both to create a new genre. examples: Weather Report, Brecker Brothers
What is Jazz Fusion?
500
Spell a C Diminished 7 chord.
*hint: stack minor 3rds on the root (C)
C, Eb, Gb/F#, A
500
Identify the Minor Key Signature
C# Minor