Temaimprovisation: En stilstudie i traditionell vokaljazz med fokus på vokala verktyg som kan användas vidimprovisation utifrån ett tema.
2023 (Svenska)Självständigt arbete på grundnivå (konstnärlig kandidatexamen), 180 hp
Studentuppsats (Examensarbete) [Forskning på konstnärlig grund]
Abstract [en]
This bachelor thesis concerns an analysis of the concept of lyric improvisation, meaning improvising over the melody and lyrics of a jazz standard within the classic vocal jazz tradition. In order to explore this concept, I have studied the use of melody alteration in the song “Mean to Me” as performed by the renowned jazz vocalists; Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, and Ella Fitzgerald. After transcribing one chorus each from the three singers, where they improvised melodically and rhythmically while maintaining the lyric, I discovered specific vocal improvisational tools they all used, which I then formulated into a list. The list divided the tools into three categories; melodic, rhythmic, and lyric-related tools. Then I practiced applying these tools to my craft as a jazz vocalist and later presented my adaption of the concept of lyric improvisation in a concert at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. In conclusion, studying vocal tools for lyrical improvisation made me discover that it’s not merely the selection of tools but how one uses and combines the tools that define a jazz vocalist’s individualistic, improvisational style.
Ort, förlag, år, upplaga, sidor
2023. , s. 27
Nyckelord [en]
Jazz singing, vocal jazz, lyric improvisation
Nationell ämneskategori
Musik
Identifikatorer
URN: urn:nbn:se:kmh:diva-4888OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kmh-4888DiVA, id: diva2:1760476
Utbildningsprogram
Kandidatprogram musiker
Presentation
2023-04-05, Lilla Salen, Kungliga Musikhögskolan, 13:14
Handledare
Examinatorer
Anmärkning
Repertoar:
Mean to Me (Fred E. Ahlert/Roy Turk)
Medley: I Love You/What is This Thing Called Love (Cole Porter)
The Month of May (Emmalisa Hallander)
Leaving or Arriving (Emmalisa Hallander)
But Not for Me (George Gershwin/Ira Gershwin)
Lush Life (Billy Strayhorn)
Medverkande musiker:
Emmalisa Hallander - sång
Milos Lindegren - piano
Jakob Ulmestrand - kontrabas
Henrik Jäderberg - trummor
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