Course fee: £95 (£75 Students only bookable by phone or in person)
Course dates:
Sunday 26 October
Sunday 02 November
Sunday 09 November
Sunday 16 November
Sunday 23 November
Sunday 30 November
Session times:
10am-12.30pm
10am-2pm (Sunday 30 November - includes final 2pm performance)
For instrumental players new to jazz, this six-session course will help introduce you the language and repertoire of jazz. With the help of expert tutors you’ll work through activities and play in both small and large groups, all designed to help you begin to understand the roots of jazz and how to begin playing it.
The course is open to players of piano, guitar, bass, drum kit, brass, reed or woodwind, but numbers of rhythm section instruments (bass, drums, guitar, piano) are limited in order to balance the bands.
You’ll also work towards learning a selection of well-known jazz tunes from memory, in preparation for an informal performance on the final afternoon. The tunes will be selected by the tutors to suit the range of instruments taking part, but you may find it useful to
be familiar with the following scales and chords before the course.
Concert pitch instruments:
Bb, C, G "Blues" scales; C, Eb, F major scales
Bb instruments:
D, C, A "Blues" scales; D, F, G Major scales
Eb instruments:
A,G, E "Blues" scales; A, C, D Major scales
Chords (rhythm section):
Major7: Eb, Ab; Min7: Cm7, Fm7, Gm7, Am7 ; 7: G7, C7, F7, Bb7, Eb7, Ab7, D7
Ideal for those that have not played any jazz before, or are looking for a basic refresher. If you are unsure or have any other level of experience, including paying some jazz before, contact education@stables.org for further advice.
Refreshments:
Tea & coffee is provided.
Participants on a full day workshop or course should bring a packed lunch and other snacks.
