MU 221 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Bass Drum, Drum Kit, Cymbal
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Almost always 12 bar blues: the left hand does characteristic patterns. Right hand improvises: motif short phrase which typically varies upon repetition, stride created in 1920"s. 1 another way to classify instruments is by their musical use; for example, various kinds of solo instruments versus the more fixed types of rhythm section instruments. The rhythm section consists of instruments that provide harmony, bass, and percussion. Piano (most important because of its popularity and range), guitar, banjo, electric piano, organ, vibraphone. 2 more than one harmony instrument may be used. The most common rhythm section is bass, drums, guitar, and piano. It is the foundation of the jazz ensemble, although it is seldom noticed. It provides two functions: harmonic support and rhythmic foundation; usually played pizzicato in jazz. The electric bass is sometimes used instead of the acoustic bass. In early jazz, the tuba provided the bass. 1 drum kit, drum set, or trap set (traps).
