bebop Flashcards
what sad fact happened during the Bebop era?
saw a growth in the importance of the drummer as a soloist within the ensemble :(
what was bebop a reaction of?
“white-dominated” big band style
what drum techniques were incorporated during the bebop era?
bombs, higher tuned skins, rapid switching around kit, wung rhythm on ride cymbal.
typical structure of bebop?
21-ba song form (extended to 64 bars) - AABA
how big were bebop bands?
4/5 musicians
what adjectives describe the trumpet and sax solos in bebop?
fast, intense, virtuosic
what did the double bass place play in bebop?
walking bass
what did the drums play in bebop?
regular swing rhythms on ride cymbal
what is the difference between a crash and ride cymbal ?
Crash cymbals produce a bright, explosive sound with a quick decay, whereas ride cymbals have a more sustained and melodic character. The sound of ride cymbals is often described as a ping-like, clear tone that blends well with other instruments.
was the phrasing regular or irregular in bebop?
irregular
what are unpredictable offbeats called in bebop?
bombs
key bebop artist:
Charlie Parker and dizzy Gillespie
what was the key concept of bebop?
written and played for musicians not for the audience, non commercial
what was used by bebop musicians to formulate musical content?
pre-existing material and licks and stuff yk
what are the key characteristics of bebop?
fast tempos, asymmetrical phrasing, intricate melodies, and rhythm sections that expanded on their role as tempo-keepers, adventurous improvisation, complex harmonies and chord progressions, and a focus on individual virtuosity
what are the chords like in bebop?
complex chord progressions utilized extended chords (9ths, 11ths, 13ths) with frequent substitutions and rapid harmonic pace
when did bebop originate?
early 1940’s
