Master the blues, from theory to performance. Learn scales, progressions & improvisation techniques.
Master the blues, from theory to performance. Learn scales, progressions & improvisation techniques.
Dive into the rich world of blues music with this comprehensive course. Explore the blues as a fundamental American art form and its crucial role in jazz. From basic 12-bar blues to advanced jazz variations, you'll learn the harmonic structures, melodic vocabularies, and improvisational techniques that define different blues styles. Taught by expert Dariusz Terefenko, this course covers blues progressions, scales, keyboard textures, and jazz syntax. Through practical exercises and demonstrations with live musicians, you'll develop your improvisation skills and gain a deep understanding of blues theory and performance. Ideal for musicians and music enthusiasts alike, this course offers a unique blend of historical context, music theory, and hands-on practice to help you master the art of playing and understanding the blues.
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical development and significance of the blues in American music
Master various blues progressions, including basic, generic, and minor blues forms
Learn and apply blues scales and jazz rhythms in improvisation
Develop keyboard skills for blues performance, including chord voicings and comping techniques
Analyze and perform different jazz blues standards and progressions
Explore advanced improvisational tools such as guide tones, pentatonic scales, and modal categories
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7 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This comprehensive course delves into the blues as a fundamental American art form and its crucial role in jazz. Over seven modules, students explore various aspects of blues music, from its historical context to advanced performance techniques. The course covers blues progressions, scales, keyboard realization, and improvisational tools. Students learn to analyze and perform different blues styles, including Early Jazz, Swing, Bebop, Modal, and Post Bop blues. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, with demonstrations by live musicians and play-along tracks for hands-on practice. Topics include harmonic structures, melodic vocabularies, jazz syntax, and improvisation techniques. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of blues theory and performance, enabling them to appreciate and play this influential musical form.
Blues Progressions – Theory and Practice
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Blues Scales
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Keyboard Realization
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Bird Blues and Other Blues Progressions
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Improvisational Tools
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Improvising the Blues – Part 1
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Improvising the Blues – Part 2
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
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Bridging Jazz and Music Theory at Eastman
Dariusz Terefenko is an accomplished educator at the Eastman School of Music, where he began his journey as a master’s student in jazz piano. After earning his M.M. in jazz piano performance in 1998, he pursued and completed a Ph.D. in music theory in 2004, focusing his dissertation on “Keith Jarrett’s Transformation of Standard Tunes.” In addition to his role in the Jazz and Contemporary Media Department, Terefenko serves as an Affiliate Professor of Music Theory. His research interests explore the interplay between classical and jazz improvisation. Recently, he released a solo album titled Evidence, showcasing his unique interpretations of classic jazz standards, jazz instrumentals, and original compositions.
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