Series 1 Workshops

Series 1:
Introduction to Improvisation

Episode 1
Introduction

Find out about our Take Note Jazz Leader, Holly Moore.
More about Holly

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Episode 2
Call & Response Pt. 1

Use clapping to start experimenting with rhythm. No instruments necessary!
Support Material

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Episode 3
Call & Response Pt. 2

Building on what we learnt in Episode 2. Time to get your instrument out!

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Episode 4
Improvising with the Minor Pentatonic

Learn about how to build a pentatonic scale, and how you can start being creative with it.

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Episode 5
Improvising with Melodies

Learn the melody of the jazz standard ‘Sonnymoon for Two’ (it’s really easy!). Explore ways to be creative with melodies, so that you can incorporate this tool into your improvisations.

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Other References

Video of Holly's MIJF Performance

Have a watch of Holly performing her own original composition at MIJF's These Digital Times in July 2020.

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Spotify Playlist

Here's our Spotify playlist!

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Series 1 Support Material

Download all the Series 1 support material

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Series 2 Workshops

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Take Note Online Workshops Landing Page

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