Author: brycon
Date: 2013-01-20 03:43
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Absolutely! But I am a bit short on time at the moment... give me a day or so to gather my thoughts and respond with a bit more clarity.
I see that that was a bit of a bold statement, and does need some explanation on my end; but I think the subject is worth exploring.
Those delving into jazz and "classical" music alike can hopefully benefit as I have from exploring both arenas myself.
Looking forward to this. I was going to make some comments, but will definitely wait to hear your offering.
I felt your thoughts on tonal inflections were spot on. I have had so many saxophone students (and a few clarinet students) come to lessons wanting to learn jazz, usually under the impression that it consists of little more than heavy-handedly throwing scoops and bends onto some music. However, if they would approach their practicing of jazz with more care, I think that the acquired skills could greatly improve their classical playing.
Developing a solid swing-feel; placing notes within the front, center, or back of a beat; being able to place stronger beats on two/four or one/three; being able to hear/imagine chord progressions while playing melodic lines are all necessary skills for a jazz musician that could nonetheless improve one's classical playing (they should really be considered necessary skills for a classical musician too).
This is, of course, to say nothing of improvisation (which I am looking forward to discussing).
To bring this back to the OP, the sort of practicing that allows one to acquire these skills is time consuming. So if by practicing you mean reading through some jazz etudes or fake books, I think your classical playing would not necessarily be improved or harmed, but if by practicing you mean months or years of listening, transcribing, and earnest practicing, I think your classical playing could be greatly improved.
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