Jazz MP3 Download of the Day

Today's Track: Vad nu (Sat, 21 Oct 2017)
Listen to Vad nu (7:30) By Artist/Band Trallskogen From the Album Trollskogen (Nikasounds) More Downloads
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Your Jazz Improvisation Audit: 36 Questions That Will Show You What You REALLY Know
It’s time to get down to business… The business of finding out if you’re on track to achieve your musical goals and develop into the musician you want to become. While we often focus on the solos of master musicians and important improvisation concepts here at JazzAdvice, today we’re going to focus on you. Specifically the skills you’ve developed on your musical journey. It’s time for your “musical audit.” But don’t freak out! An audit is simply a systematic inspection of a business’s accounts to ensure accuracy. And for musicians, this means testing your skills and knowledge to ensure that you’re on track in the essential areas of improvisation  – theory, ear training, and tunes & language. The truth is, the way we see our musical-selves is not always entirely accurate. In your daily routine it’s easy to think “Sure, I know music theory” or “Yeah, I have decent ears” or “I know enough tunes.” However, we rarely get specific or put ourselves to the test… What exactly do you know? Where exactly do your ears start getting fuzzy with the melody and harmony? When and where do your musical skills hit a wall? So for the next 30 minutes grab your instrument or pull a chair up to the piano. Here are 36 questions that will cover the stuff you should’ve learned in school and the techniques you need to know get to the next level … Read More Read related articles 5 Skills You Won’t Learn in School, Skill Two:… Can Your Ears Pass This Simple Test? The Answer… 3 Steps to Freedom In All 12 Keys 6 Practice Essentials for Every Improviser Happy New Year! 8 Musical Resolutions That Will…
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