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Shell Be Comin Round The Mountain
(Kids' Lesson) Join moderator Lizzie Tan and in-studio student Ephraim Jones as we watch extreme speed climber, feature our singing horses, and read mail from Megan in New Zealand.
Ive Been Working On The Railroad
(Kids' Lesson) Join moderator Lizzie Tan and in-studio student Nathan Ballard as we watch Andrew Foy, feature our All Train Games, and read mail from Andrew Foy.
On Top Of Old Smokey
(Kids' Lesson) Join moderator Kendra Dantes and in-studio student Aidan Sauer as we watch Mr. Bean, feature our Watt Pad, and read mail from Jai R..
Red River Valley
(Kids' Lesson) Join moderator Kendra Dantes and in-studio student Avery Parker as we watch August Sadler, feature our Joke of the Day, and read mail from Tree1.
Oh Susanna
(Kids' Lesson) Join moderator N8 the Gr8 and in-studio student Ephraim the Effervescent as we watch The Sleepy Man Banjo Brothers, feature our Which rhythm is it, and read mail from EliasThomas.
God Bless America
(Kids' Lesson) Join moderator the Incomparable Kendra and in-studio student Shadez (with a Z, so you know she's cool) as we watch Amazing Disney fireworks display to God Bless America music, feature our Points Palooza, and read mail from EvanB.
American National Anthem
(Kids' Lesson) Join moderator the Incomparable Kendra and in-studio student Neato Naomi as we watch a unlikely animal with an unsual talent, feature our World Record, and read mail from krowrox1800.
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
(Kids' Lesson) Join moderator Lizzie Tan and in-studio student Hannah Tan as we watch super cool cupboard, feature our Points Palooza: file in DB, and read mail from Wei.
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Jazz Idiom Practice List
These examples, concepts, and exercises are based on materials from pianist and educator Dr. Joe Gilman from Sacramento, California. More information at his website: JoeGilman.com
Idioms are just common phrases, or licks, that get thrown into a good solo. Like "dude" in California or "y'all" in the South, these are not complete phrases on their own, but parts of bigger phrases. Just like with language, the best way to add these fluidly to your playing is to over-use them and try them in all kinds of scenarios until you slowly eliminate the awkward uses and gradually sound more and more like a native speaker. Here is a list of idioms to master:
"Bounce" idiom from the song "Jersey Bounce"
These examples, concepts, and exercises are based on materials from pianist and educator Dr. Joe Gilman. For a list of other short jazz idioms, click here.
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