Inside the Big Band Listening assignment and Study Guide.

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Directions: Using the Who listens/watches column, listen to all the excerpts that pertain to you. Type study notes in the study
notes box next to each topic. Approach the study notes as if preparing to master the topic and, if it applies, specifically where in
the Basie chart you will use it. Skip the topics that dont apply to you. Upload to Pupilpath by the due date.
Video Time

Who listens/
watches

Topic

30:23

Brass

Flutter Tongue

31:30

Brass

Plunger

18:20

Brass

Half Valves

57:25 1:02:56

Drums

Swing style, Texture

changes, Brushes

Study notes: After watching the video, describe, define or analyze the
concepts shown as well as a spot in the Basie chart where you play it (if it
applies.) No opinions such as they played it very well

Video Time

Who listens/
watches

Topic

Study notes: After watching the video, describe, define or analyze the
concepts shown as well as a spot in the Basie chart where you play it (if it
applies.) No opinions such as they played it very well

4:18 5:05

Rhythm Section Rhythm section

46:05

Saxes

Sectional balance

29:58

Saxes

Sub tone

29:00

Whole Band

Laying back

43:14

Whole Band

Band set-up rationale Seating is very important for a good balance musically and also for all of
the lead players and section players to hear one another properly. The soft
instruments. are in the front and louder instruments in the back. Always
keep your bell up.

45:30

Whole Band

Blend/balance

Laying back can be rather tricky and you need to make sure you follow the
lead players at all times. Laying back is used ti show the mood in the piece
or just give it a nice feel.

The lead alto should play out in harmonized passages but in unison, the
tenors should play out more. Don't bury the lead sax player in soft
passages.

Video Time

Who listens/
watches

Topic

Study notes: After watching the video, describe, define or analyze the
concepts shown as well as a spot in the Basie chart where you play it (if it
applies.) No opinions such as they played it very well

38:48

Whole Band

Marking Parts

Make sure that choices of not value/length, dynamics and different

articulations are communicated throughout each section. Makong aure to
cut off together is important so we don't sound sloppy.

53:16 56:00

Whole Band

Time keeping
responsibilities

The entire rhythm section should really be paying close attention to each
other. When the drums have a fill it is the responsibility of the bass player
to keep time. Working together is key.

1:02:56
1:03:43

Whole Band

Dynamics and the

Rhythm section

The rhythm section needs to be just as committed ti the dynamics as any

wind player in the band.

5:05 5:40

Whole Band

Swing articulation

Marking your parts is proved to be very useful. Being familiar with each
different stule of jazz is helpful. The quarter notes are shorter while the
eight notes are more legatto while they are being swung.

8:40 10:50

Whole Band

Swing eighths at
different tempos

Articulations are important to make sure that the rhythm keeps swinging
by the time the tempo hits 144

26:02

Winds

Flip or curl

Video Time

Who listens/
watches

Topic

Study notes: After watching the video, describe, define or analyze the
concepts shown as well as a spot in the Basie chart where you play it (if it
applies.) No opinions such as they played it very well

25:18

Winds

Bend

Emberchure plays an important role in making sure that your bed is

executed correctly.

47:00

Winds

Following the lead

player

Following the lead player is very important because other members of the
band need to know when and how fast to open a crescendo.

26:28

Winds

Vibrato

Vibrato needs to be applied in the correct places. You can use the "yaya"
method to execute your vibrato.

27:40

Winds

Shakes

24:50

Winds

Glissandos

33:47

Winds

Ghost notes

Chromatically going up to the next note halfway through notes original

value.

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Who listens/
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Topic

30:55

Winds

Growl

47:46

Winds

The Lead Players

17:28

Winds

Tongue stop

19:24

Winds

Falls

21:50

Winds

Drops

22:16

Winds

Doit

Study notes: After watching the video, describe, define or analyze the
concepts shown as well as a spot in the Basie chart where you play it (if it
applies.) No opinions such as they played it very well

Go down chromatically while loosening your jaw.

Video Time

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watches

Topic

22:28

Winds

Squeeze

Study notes: After watching the video, describe, define or analyze the
concepts shown as well as a spot in the Basie chart where you play it (if it
applies.) No opinions such as they played it very well