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Section 2 (Arranging) - Writing for Rhythm Section Flashcards

1
Q

what is the rhythm section essential for

A

providing the harmonic and rhythmic pulse or feel

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2
Q

what do you do when its not specifically indicated what to play

A

comp

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3
Q

what is comping

A

when the rhythm section compliments an ensemble

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4
Q

what is given to indicate a player should comp

A

slash notation and chords

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5
Q

what can be included in slash notation

A

text and the musical notation to play with the ensemble

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6
Q

when a pianist has to play comping accent rhythms with the band it will be where

A

in the middle of the staff written as a rhythm. not specifying notes to play besides the chords on top of the measure

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7
Q

what is voice below lead

A

its a melody that should be played as the pianists top note.

shown with a line under the note heads

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8
Q

what are the 4 points of rhythm notation and lead notes?

A
  1. to limit the range of voicing when comping
  2. to highlight or duplicate a melodic line
  3. the provide shape to a melodic line
  4. to emphasis voice leading in the progression
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9
Q

what is the most detailed way a piano part can be written and why?

A

fully notated

to leave no interpretation for the performer

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10
Q

how are the guitar charts written

A

the same as piano

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11
Q

how do you communicate you want the piano or guitar playing for certain sections

A

write piano only

or guitar only

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12
Q

what are the three methods for having the guitar and piano play together?

A
  1. guitar doubles a melodic line
  2. fully voice so the ranges compliment each other
  3. have guitarist play simple triadic outlines called shell voicings
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13
Q

what are the roles of the bass player?

A

communicate time and groove

dynamic contrast, shaping, and harmonic link for all instruments

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14
Q

what is the minimum required for a bass player

A

slash notation and chord symbols

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15
Q

can bass parts involve specified notes?

A

yes to perform a rhythmic figure and complete harmonic structure

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16
Q

can bass parts also be fully notated

A

yes

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17
Q

what do you write when you have a rhythmic figure you want to bass player to repeat around the changes

A

simile or continue this pattern in a similar style

with slash notation

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18
Q

when writing bass parts in swing what are three things to be aware of?

A
  1. arpeggiated lines create angular shape of bass movement that is stylistically correct
  2. extensions with arpeggios create a modern and linear feel
  3. new chords start with root and are created by inserting passing tones between the roots of each chords
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19
Q

what is important to know about the bass’ range

A

too low is not clear

too high will sound thin

20
Q

primary function of a drum set player

A

establish and maintain time

also to communicate dynamics throughout the arrangement

21
Q

what does the right foot play

A

kick drum

22
Q

role of kick drum

A

style pattern

accents

23
Q

what does the right hand play

A

stick brush mallet

24
Q

right hand alone plays

A

time of cymbals

accents on snare/toms

25
Q

what does the left hand play

A

stick brush mallet

26
Q

what does the left hand play alone

A

accents on toms/snare

additional embellishment on cymbals

27
Q

What do the left hand and right hand play together

A

rolls, snare patterns, double handed accents and fills

28
Q

drum set abbreviations

A 
snare - sn
hi hat - hh
cymbal - cym
ride - ride
cowbell - cb
side stick - ss
29
Q

what clef is used for drum set parts

A

neutral clef

30
Q

how are drum set parts beamed

A

by extremity
hands up
feet down

31
Q

where is snare located on the staff

A

C5

32
Q

where are toms located on the staff

A

E5 D5 and A4

33
Q

where is stepped (foot) hi hat located on the staff

A

D4 notated with Xs

34
Q

where is stick hi hat located on the staff

A

G5 notated with Xs

35
Q

where is ride cymbal located on the staff

A

F5 notated with Xs

36
Q

where is crash cymbal located on the staff

A

A5 notated Xs

37
Q

what indicates closed HH

A

+

38
Q

what indicates open HH

A

o

39
Q

what does a . over a cymbal mean

A

choke

40
Q

what does slash notation tell a drummer

A

play time

hit drum monkey

41
Q

what are ensemble figures

A

rhythmic figures written on the third line indicating to the drummer to play them with the band

42
Q

section figures above staff are called what

A

kicks

43
Q

what are kicks

A

rhythmic figures to be played with the time pattern

44
Q

how do you notate a specific drum part

A

same as the bass

45
Q

what does the word fill with a bracket mean

A

fill for the length of the bracket

play as many notes as possible ensuring the band can no longer feel the pulse then twirl sticks

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