Is the melody simple or complex?
Simple
What is a Head theme?
The main tune of a jazz song that is improvised on
What is there frequent use of in the piece?
Improvisation
Ragtime
Music characterised
by a syncopated melodic
line and regularly accented
accompaniment
Blues note
A ‘bent’ note between the minor and major third
Grace note
An extra note added as an embellishment that is not essential to the harmony or melody
Acciaccatura
Crushed note
What do the saxophones do?
Play in thirds (conjunct)
Alto sax improvises
What does Head 1 begin on?
Major 6th
D to B