The Importance of Rhythm in Jazz Voice Phrasing and Improvisation

Anna Barbara Koziel

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Practising irregular meters proved very effective in broadening the variety of rhythmic choices available when rephrasing an existing song or creating an improvisation. It also increased rhythmic security in interactions between the vocalist and the rest of the band in unpredictable situations. Providing that there is a strong integration of the body as the source of the core rhythm (groove) with the voice as the source of the sound, I found that a vocalist could achieve rhythmic freedom and spontaneity in performance in a relatively short period of time. Playing small percussion instruments such as shaker, guiro or cowbell also proved very helpful in developing rhythmic awareness, and moreover, when used on stage they create an additional texture in the sound of the whole band. Bigger instruments such as handpan, congas and djembe, demand more physical engagement, and might affect the fluency of the vocal lines and one's concentration on the main instrument. Practising these can take a lot more time, as they require a high level of fitness, and should be a conscious choice—a choice thus recommended only for vocalists who are aware of these demands.

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keywords	Research by teachers of the Royal Conservatoire
date	13/05/2018
published	26/09/2019
last modified	26/09/2019
status	limited publication
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url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/300832/467094
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	3. Internal publication

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