Session description:
When jazz musicians use the slang phrase “making the changes,” they refer to clearly outlining harmonic progressions when improvising. Following a brief explanation of jazz chord symbols, Professor MacDonald will share an easily comprehensible method of basic improvisation using 4-note seventh chords. In addition to teaching the fundamentals of chord construction, the method instills rhythmic consciousness and teaches young improvisers to adhere to a song’s form and harmonic sequence, thereby adding structure to their improvised solos and practice time.
