In this article, the purpose of which may be regarded as solely didactic, some simple strategies finalized to mastering the Be-Bop Dorian scale are suggested. Moreover, their application to jazz improvisation is herein discussed. We start from the mere definition of the scale, extended along two adjacent octaves, in ascending and descending motion. Subsequently, the…
In this article, the purpose of which may be regarded as solely didactic, some simple strategies finalized to mastering the Be-Bop Melodic Minor scale are suggested. Moreover, their application to jazz improvisation is herein discussed. We start from the mere definition of the scale, extended along two adjacent octaves, in ascending and descending motion. Subsequently,…
In this article, the purpose of which may be regarded as solely didactic, some simple strategies finalized to mastering the Be-Bop Dominant scale are suggested. Moreover, their application to jazz improvisation is herein discussed. We start from the mere definition of the scale, extended along two adjacent octaves, in ascending and descending motion. Subsequently, the…
In this article, the purpose of which may be regarded as solely didactic, some simple strategies finalized to mastering the Be-Bop Dominant scale are suggested. Moreover, their application to jazz improvisation is herein discussed. We start from the mere definition of the scale, extended along two adjacent octaves, in ascending and descending motion. Subsequently, the…
The article represents a translated and revised version of the paper “A Simplified Introduction to Music Algebra: from the Scale Vectors to the Modal Tensor”. In this paper we take a step forward towards the attainment of a formalism that allows to establish a deeper connection between Music and Algebra. Starting from the writing of…
This article represents a translated and revised version of the paper “Towards a Music Algebra: Fundamental Harmonic Substitutions in Jazz”. In this paper, the most common harmonic substitutions, at least as far as jazz music is concerned, is unconventionally addressed. The novelty consists of introducing a new method finalized to formally defining and logically applying…
In questo articolo viene trattata, in via esclusiva, la struttura di un tipico arrangiamento jazz, fornendo indicazioni riguardanti, fondamentalmente, le metodologie di scrittura. Proponiamo, come modello, un semplice arrangiamento di “Giant Steps”, rinomata composizione di Coltrane, adatto ad una formazione di medie dimensioni. L’organico consiste di sette elementi in tutto: tromba, sassofoni contralto e tenore,…
International Academy of Science, Humanities and Arts, IASHA e.V. Freiburg, Deutschland The JOSHA Demetrios Project With the July 2017 issue, JOSHA is starting the Demetrios Project. We chose Demetrios of Phaleron, a student of Theophrastus and most probably of Aristotle, as the name patron of our project. Demetrios was instrumental in establishing the ancient Library…
In questo articolo vengono discusse, in via praticamente esclusiva, le tecniche d’improvvisazione relative agli Accordi di Settima di Quarta Specie. Il lettore, cui di fatto non è richiesto il possesso d’alcun background di carattere jazzistico, è subito portato ad esprimersi, per così dire, adoperando il Linguaggio Be-Bop. Il metodo è semplice e intuitivo. Si parte…
In questo articolo vengono discusse, in via esclusiva, le tecniche d’improvvisazione relative agli Accordi di Settima di Dominante. Il lettore, cui di fatto non è richiesto il possesso d’alcun background di carattere jazzistico, è subito portato ad esprimersi, per così dire, adoperando il Linguaggio Be-Bop. Il metodo è semplice e intuitivo. Si parte dalla presentazione…
