音樂賞析 - Classical vs. Jazz

Continuing the topic of introduction to music theory and basic musical elements from the last week, we first talked about the definitions of beat and rhythm in music.

Then Prof. Lin made an introduction to the differences between classical music and Jazz in playing skills, training, education, listening and sustainability.

The two examples given for comparison are the song Firebird composed by Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971), who was one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, and the song C Jam Blues created by Duke Ellington (1899 - 1974).

Portrait of Stravinsky by Robert Delaunay

Stravinsky successfully expressed different feelings by playing the same repeated tone-set in different dynamics, speed, etc. A new creative way of music composition at the time. He was one of a kind, indeed.

November 3, 1954: Duke Ellington, a famous jazz musician, poses with his piano at the KFG Radio Studio. KFG is Fitzsimons Army Medical Center's radio station.

C Jam Blues is so impressively and intuitively to be recognized by its simple composition of the "do-do-do-do-so" tone series. A great music to enjoy! And thanks to Duke Ellington and all the great Jazz musicians.

For classroom notes in more detail, please see it in the file listed above in the Pitki Links page tab.

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