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Jazz Specific Pieces

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:46:19 +0000

At times, searching the Internet or even a library or music store for jazz specific pieces is easier said than done. Not all pieces are labeled with the genre they’ve been composed or arranged for....

How to Enjoy Jazz Radio Online

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:10:45 +0000

As a purely jazz enthusiast, it’s understandable that you don’t find the current and typical selection of radio stations available as appealing. Thankfully, you can listen to jazz radio online and...

How the New Orleans Jazz Festival Began

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:59:03 +0000

Although there are many kinds of jazz festivals taking place in The Big Easy, in most cases the term ‘jazz fest’ refers to the annual New Orleans Jazz Festival (also known as New Orleans Jazz and...

Jazz Online – Learn How to Play via the Internet

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:44:11 +0000

Learning to play jazz online is possible. If you don’t have the time or money to attend or pay for actual jazz courses or textbooks, don’t let that stop you from exploring your musical potential. The...

A List of Common Jazz Instruments

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:35:05 +0000

If you’re thinking of assembling your own jazz band then here is a list of jazz instruments that you and your future band mates should be able to master in order to create the unique and tantalizing...

The Quick Way to Learn Jazz Guitar Chords

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:34:07 +0000

As a budding guitarist, it’s understandable how you’d like to learn to play your favorite music as quickly as you can and by first focusing on jazz guitar chords. Seventh is the Primary Number When...

Basic Tips for Beginner-Level Jazz Dancers

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:28:55 +0000

The training required for jazz dancers shares a greater resemblance to the training undergone by ballet dancers than hip-hop dancers in terms of style, focus, and movement. Whereas hip-hop dance...

The Best Female Jazz Singers of All Time

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:17:20 +0000

If you’ve only recently discovered the beauty of jazz music, get ready for a supreme audio treat once you’ve heard the tunes belted out by the best female jazz singers of all time. Check them out...

A Brief Guide to Jazz History

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:14:22 +0000

Jazz history tells an inspiring story of a race’s quest for freedom and an unquenchable spirit and passion for music and life. 1700’s In this century, slavery had not yet been abolished and African...

How to Form a Jazz Band

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:57:07 +0000

A jazz band is usually a small group composed of horn and rhythm playing individuals. It’s possible for string instrument playing members to be included but their role had more of a visual nature...