M Miles Davis Flashcards
1
Q
How alter tone of trumpet (1)
A
Harmon mute
2
Q
Which section improv (1)
A
Solo
3
Q
Tonality (1)
A
Modal
4
Q
How standard 12 bar blues altered (2)
A
Use if Eb7(#9) and D7(#9)
Link inserted between repeats
5
Q
Describe music (6)
A
12 bar blues Extended chords Modal Swung rhythms Syncopated Fade at end
6
Q
Play accompanying riff
Bass ostinato
Rhythm and beat
A
Sax
String
Drum kit
7
Q
Which part of drum kit introduced (1)
A
Ride cymbal
8
Q
Bass plays one bar….. for most of song (1)
A
Ostinato
9
Q
How pianist play chords (1)
A
Comping
10
Q
Why all blues good title (5)
A
12 bar blues Swung rhythms Sad mood Slow tempo Jazz ensemble
11
Q
1st piano 2nd piano (3)
A
L Comping r melody
Chord based
12
Q
2 instruments accompany pianist
A
Drum kit
Double bass
13
Q
12 bar chord sequence
A
G7 x4 Gm x2 G7 x2 D7(#9) Eb7(#9) D7(#9) G7 x2
14
Q
What skill in solo sections (1)
A
Improv
15
Q
What is Comping (3)
A
Improv in chords
Play chordal fills
Provide backing for soloist to improv over
