Essays about: "jazz"

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  1. 6. Modeling Melodic Accents in Jazz Solos

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Misael Berrios Salas; [2023]
    Keywords : Accents; Jazz Solo; Support Vector Regression SVR ; eXtreme Gradient Boosting XGBoost ; Multiple Linear Regression MLR ; Dynamic; Accenter; Jazz Solos; Support Vector Regression SVR ; eXtreme Gradient Boosting XGBoost ; Multiple Linear Regression MLR ; Dynamisk;

    Abstract : This thesis looks at how accurately one can model accents in jazz solos, more specifically the sound level. Further understanding the structure of jazz solos can give a way of pedagogically presenting differences within music styles and even between performers. Some studies have tried to model perceived accents in different music styles. READ MORE

  3. 7. The Texture Within : Exploring repetition, difference and timbre through solo piano playing

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för jazz

    Author : Anna Wohlfarth; [2023]
    Keywords : solo piano; improvisation; live electronics; deep listening; repetition; timbre; texture; minimalism; ambient music;

    Abstract : The goal of this master project was to create reverberant sound worlds on the border between acoustic and electronic sounds. I approached this goal through the exploration of musical repetition, difference and timbre. These fields were approximated both through practical and theoretical work. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Trumpet Summit : Study and Analysis of Five Significant Jazz Trumpet Players in the 20th Century.

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för jazz

    Author : Ólafur Ingi Finsen; [2022]
    Keywords : jazz trumpet; improvisation; characteristics; artistic development; exercises; mindset;

    Abstract : In this essay I will be exploring the work of five significant jazz trumpet players of the 20th century: Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. I will be delving deeper into the styles of these five trumpeters to find some characteristics of their improvisation. READ MORE

  5. 9. Activating The Ear : Exploring the development of listening, interplay, and presence in improvised music through spoken games and musical exercises.

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för jazz

    Author : Fiach O Briain; [2022]
    Keywords : improvisation; interplay;

    Abstract : Listening and presence are essential skills of co-creative group improvisation. The purpose of this project was to construct a series of spoken games and musical exercises with the goal of enhancing the players’ sense of interpersonal awareness in improvised music settings. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Trumpet Summit : Study and Analysis of Five Significant Jazz Trumpet Players in the 20th Century.

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för jazz

    Author : Ólafur Ingi Finsen; [2022]
    Keywords : jazz trumpet; improvisation; characteristics; artistic development; exercises; mindset;

    Abstract : In this essay I will be exploring the work of five significant jazz trumpet players of the 20thcentury: Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. I will be delving deeper into the styles of these five trumpeters to find some characteristics of their improvisation. READ MORE