Question

4. Define jazz improvisation and describe three kinds of improvisation. (4 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

Jazz improvisation means a process where new melodies are created naturally as changes occur in the sound of the chords.

Melodic, Harmonic and Motivic are the three kinds of Improvisation.

Explanation:

Jazz improvisation naturally create solos melodiously . Improvisation use chords and tones harmonically to bring about new solos. Jazz improvisation includes the following experts, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, John Coltrane and Charlie Parker.

Melodic Improvisation occur at the beginning of improvisation. It is by increasing the quantity of notes to a melody to create a new version of the tune.

Harmonic Improvisation is used by novice soloists. As the soloist play, the chord changes. This is a result of scales and arpeggios.

Motivic Improvisation is mostly used by experienced Jazz musicians. During Improvisation, the musician basically flow with the pattern of the chord as it changes, to make great changes, he adds motifs.