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Jazz Improvisation: 9000

Introduction to Jazz Improvisation Worksheets - B instruments

The Finale Jazz Improvisation Worksheets take a step-by-step approach to learning to improvise. Each worksheet contains a short piece written
in a common jazz style. Each piece is repeated four times. Open the file in any of the MakeMusic family of notation products; by pressing the play
button in the Playback Controls, you can practice playing each step with a rhythm section. Each piece is repeated four times. This introductory
worksheet works through the first piece of the series, giving completed examples for each section.

Chocolate Milk
1. The first step is to become familiar with the melody. Practice playing the melody with the accompaniment.

Easy Swing

&4

G7

..

C7

G7

C7

G7

C^7

G7

.. w

2. The second step is to become familiar with the jazz patterns for each of the chords. The jazz patterns contain chord tones and passing
tones for each chord chord used in the piece. These wll be useful in creating your own improvisations. Practice playing the patterns with
the accompaniment.

Easy Swing

&4

..

G7

C7

G7

.. w

3. The third step is to create your own embellished melody. Use the basic melody as an outline. Embellish or vary the melody by using the notes
from the jazz patterns. Remember that you may vary the notes and the rhythm. Compare the example below with the original melody.
Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes which were used in the melody.

Easy Swing

&4

G7

..

C7

G7

C7

G7

b .. w

4. In step four, you will use the notes from the original melody and the jazz pattern to compose your own original melody. In the example below,
notice how the notes used for each chord or measure reflect those used in the melody and jazz patterns. Practice the new melody with the
accompaniment.

Easy Swing

&4

G7

..

C7

b j
.

G7

C7

G7

.
. w

5. Next, embellish your new melody. Follow the same process used in step 3. Use the new melody as an outline and vary it with the notes from the
jazz patterns. Compare the example below with the new melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes used in the new melody.

Easy Swing

&4

C
G
C

j
..
b

G7

G7

b .. w

6. The last step is to practice improvising. Using the notes from the melodies and the jazz patterns, create your own improvisations while playing
with the accompaniment. Don't be afraid to experiment with different notes and rhythms. Have fun!

Easy Swing

&4

G7

..

C7

G7

C7

G7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9001

Jazz Improvisation I - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Chocolate Milk
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

Easy Swing

&4

G7

..

C7

G7

C^7

G7

.. w

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

Easy Swing

&4

G7

..

C7

G7

C7

.. w

C7

..

G7

..

G7

..

G7

G7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Easy Swing

&4

G7

..

C7

G7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

Easy Swing

&4

G7

..

C7

G7

C7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Easy Swing

&4

G7

..

C7

G7

C7

C7

G7

C7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Easy Swing

&4

G7

..

G7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9002

Jazz Improvisation II - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

See Three P.O. Box

1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.

&b

3
4

Jazz Waltz

D min7

..

G min7

D min7

. .

G min7

D min7

..
.

G min7

D min7

G min7

..

D min7

..

D min7

..

D min7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&b

3
4

Jazz Waltz

D min7

..

G min7

D min7

.. .

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
D min7
G min7
D min7

&b

3
4

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&b

3
4

Jazz Waltz

D min7

G min7

..

D min7

G min7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

3
4

D min7

G min7

D min7

G min7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Jazz Waltz
D min7

G min7

D min7

G min7

&b
&b

Jazz Waltz

3
4

..

..

D min7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9003

Jazz Improvisation III - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Sir Tater Totsalot

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

. . . n - .
. . - . .
-

G7

D9

G7

D9

n .. w

G7

..

D9

..

D9

..

D9

..
n
n

- . - . . w
. . - . - .

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

n #

n j # .

n #

b n

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

G7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

G7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

G7

D9

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9004

Jazz Improvisation IV - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Technicolor Coated
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Show Rock

.
.. n
F

^ ^ ^ ^ . Dw
.

.
>

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Show Rock

..
n

.. w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Show Rock

..

..

..

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Show Rock

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Show Rock

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&

4
4

Show Rock

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9005

Jazz Improvisation V - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Burro Picante
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Bossa Nova

G maj7

.. .

E 7( 9)

j
- n .

D
G maj
>
>
>
j
.
J J J j .. w

A min7

A min7

D7

G maj7

D7

..

G maj7

..

G maj7

..

G maj7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Bossa Nova

G maj7

..

E 7( 9)

j
.. w
n #

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b
Bossa Nova G maj7
E 7( 9)
A min7

&

4
4

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Bossa Nova

G maj7

..

E 7( 9)

A min7

D7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Bossa Nova

G maj7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Bossa Nova G maj7

&

4
4

E 7( 9)

A min7

D7

A min7

D7

E 7( 9)

G maj7

.. .. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9006

Jazz Improvisation VI - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Freddy's Cat
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

Blues Shuffle

&4

..
G7

C7

b
3

G7

.. w

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

Blues Shuffle

&4

G7

.. b n

C7

G7

b . .. w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Blues Shuffle

&4

..

G7

C7

..

G7

..

G7

..

G7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

Blues Shuffle

&4

..

G7

C7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Blues Shuffle

&4

..

G7

C7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Blues Shuffle

&4

G7

C7

G7

.. .. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9007

Jazz Improvisation VII - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Queso Caliente
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&b

Samba

.. . . j
.
C7

j
. . .
.

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&b

Samba

b7

&b

b7

C7

. Cw
j

j
..
..
j . j j

. C7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Samba

b7

. . j .. w
.

..

C7

..

C7

..

C7

..

C7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&b

Samba

..

C7

b7

b7

b7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

Samba

..

C7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&b

Samba

C7

..

C7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9008

Jazz Improvisation VIII - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Blue Quay
1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.

#
& #

4
4

Rock Ballad

G maj7

..
.

A min7

G maj7

D sus

G maj7

.. w

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

#
& #

4
4

Rock Ballad

G maj7

A min7

..

G maj7

G maj7

G maj7

D sus

G maj7

D sus

..

G maj7

..

G maj7

..

G maj7

..

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Rock Ballad

..

A min7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Rock Ballad

G maj7

..

A min7

G maj7

D sus

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Rock Ballad

G maj7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Rock Ballad G maj7

#
& #

4
4

A min7

G maj7

D sus

A min7

G maj7

D sus

..

G maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9009

Jazz Improvisation IX - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Nice By the Slice

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&b

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

C7

.. . .

j j
J

F7

. .

j
j j b

C7

.. w .

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&b

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

C7

.. .

F7

b .

b n

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

C7

j
j
b n

F7

C7

.. w .
..

C7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&b

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

C7

F7

..

C7

..

C7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

C7

F7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&b

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

C7

..

F7

C7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9010

Jazz Improvisation X - B Instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Cinque and Swim

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

5
4

Funk

.. .

A min7

B min7

E min7

D/A

G maj7/B E min7

.. w

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

5
4

D/A

G maj7/B E min7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
C
D
A min7
B min7 E min7
D/A

G maj7/B E min7

&

&

Funk

5
4

..

A min7

B min7

E min7

.. w

..

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

5
4

Funk

..

A min7

B min7

E min7

D/A

G maj7/B E min7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

5
4

Funk

..

A min7

B min7

E min7

D/A

G maj7/B E min7

A min7

B min7

E min7

D/A

G maj7/B E min7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&

5
4

Funk

.. .. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9011

Jazz Improvisation XI - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

1 a.m.
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

#
& #

4
4

Jazz Ballad C maj7

..

A min 11

D min7

G7

C maj7

D min7

G7

b n b n

.. w

G7

..

C maj7

..

C maj7

..

C maj7

.. w
J n . j n

.
3
3

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

#
& #

4
4

Jazz Ballad C maj7

A min 11

..

n n

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Ballad C maj7
A min 11
D min7

&

##

4
4

..

C maj7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Jazz Ballad C maj7

A min 11

..

D min7

G7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Jazz Ballad C maj7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Jazz Ballad C maj7

#
& #

4
4

..

A min 11

D min7

G7

A min 11

D min7

G7

C maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9012

Jazz Improvisation XII - B instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Tonic Waste
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

Funk

&4

D min7

..

j
j

G 6/E D min7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

7
Funk
D min7
G 6/E D min

&4

..

G 6/E

D min7

G 6/E

D min7

G 6/E D min7

G 6/E D min7

G 6/E D min7

j .. w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
D min7
G 6/E D min7
G 6/E D min7

&4

G 6/E D min7

..

w
J ..

G 6/E D min7

G 6/E D min7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

Funk

&4

D min7

..

G 6/E D min7

G 6/E

D min7

G 6/E D min7

G 6/E D min7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Funk

&4

D min7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations

Funk
D min7

&4

G 6/E D min7

G 6/E

D min7

G 6/E D min7

G 6/E D min7

G 6/E D min7

G 6/E

D min7

G 6/E D min7

G 6/E D min7

..

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9013

b
Jazz Improvisation XIII - B instruments

Here is an entire song with a repeated solo section for you to practice your jazz improvisation.

Jingle Del La Sol

b

Samba

b J .

b
b

16

>
J

20

Solo F maj7

b ..
b

B maj7

29

b
f
33
37

Optional

>

>

b.

j
.

R
G min7

A min7

#.
>

n
J
>

b
b

b .

11

25

.
j

.
.

>

>
>

b
b

>

. j

j
.

>

Traditional
Arranged by Tito Yadrewolf

>
#.

G min7

G min7

A min7

n
w

C sus

..

N > > > > ^

J

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Jazz Improvisation: 9100

Introduction to Jazz Improvisation Worksheets - C instruments

The Finale Jazz Improvisation Worksheets take a step-by-step approach to learning to improvise. Each worksheet contains a short piece written
in a common jazz style. Each piece is repeated four times. Open the file in any of the MakeMusic family of notation products; by pressing the play
button in the Playback Controls, you can practice playing each step with a rhythm section. Each piece is repeated four times. This introductory
worksheet works through the first piece of the series, giving completed examples for each section.

Chocolate Milk
1. The first step is to become familiar with the melody. Practice playing the melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

F7

..

F7

b7

F7

b7

^ ^

B

F7

.. w

2. The second step is to become familiar with the jazz patterns for each of the chords. The jazz patterns contain chord tones and passing
tones for each chord chord used in the piece. These wll be useful in creating your own improvisations. Practice playing the patterns with
the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

..

b7

F7

b7

F7

.. w

3. The third step is to create your own embellished melody. Use the basic melody as an outline. Embellish or vary the melody by using the notes
from the jazz patterns. Remember that you may vary the notes and the rhythm. Compare the example below with the original melody.
Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes which were used in the melody.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

F7

..

b7

F7

b7

F7

.
b . w

4. In step four, you will use the notes from the original melody and the jazz pattern to compose your own original melody. In the example below,
notice how the notes used for each chord or measure reflect those used in the melody and jazz patterns. Practice the new melody with the
accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

F7

..

b7

b j
.

b7

F7

F7

.. w

5. Next, embellish your new melody. Follow the same process used in step 3. Use the new melody as an outline and vary it with the notes from the
jazz patterns. Compare the example below with the new melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes used in the new melody.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

b7

b7

.. b j b .. w

F7

F7

F7

6. The last step is to practice improvising. Using the notes from the melodies and the jazz patterns, create your own improvisations while playing
with the accompaniment. Don't be afraid to experiment with different notes and rhythms. Have fun!

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

F7

..

b7

F7

b7

F7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9101

Jazz Improvisation I - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Chocolate Milk
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

F7

..

b7

F7

b7

^ ^

F7

b7

b7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

F7

b7

..
b

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

..

F7

b7

F7

F7

.. w

F7

..
w
..

F7

..

F7

..

F7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

..

F7

b7

F7

b7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

..

F7

b7

F7

b7

b7

F7

b7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&b

4
4

Easy Swing

F7

..

F7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9102

Jazz Improvisation II - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

See Three P.O. Box

1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

3
4

Jazz Waltz

C min7

..

F min7

C min7

. .

F min7

..

C min7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

3
4

Jazz Waltz

C min7

..

F min7

C min7

3
4

C min7

F min7

..

C min7

..

C min7

..

C min7

.. .

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
C min7
F min7
C min7

b
&bb

F min7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

3
4

Jazz Waltz

C min7

..

F min7

C min7

F min7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

3
4

C min7

F min7

C min7

F min7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Jazz Waltz
C min7

F min7

C min7

F min7

b
&bb
b
&bb

Jazz Waltz

3
4

..

..

C min7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9103

Jazz Improvisation III - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Sir Tater Totsalot

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

. . . n - .
. . - . .
-

G7

D9

G7

D9

n .. w

G7

..

D9

..

D9

..

D9

..
n
n

- . - . . w
. . - . - .

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

n #

n j # .

n #

b n

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

G7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

G7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

G7

D9

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9104

Jazz Improvisation IV - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Technicolor Coated
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Show Rock

.
.. b
E

^ ^ ^ ^ . Cw
.

.
>

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Show Rock

..
b

.. w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Show Rock

..

..

..

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Show Rock

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Show Rock

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&b

4
4

Show Rock

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9105

Jazz Improvisation V - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Burro Picante
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Bossa Nova

F maj7

.. .

D 7( 9)

j
- b .

G min7

j .

F maj
> C > >
J J j .. w
J

7

C7

F maj7

C7

..

F maj7

..

F maj7

..

F maj7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Bossa Nova

F maj7

..

D 7( 9)

G min7

..

j
w
b #

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b
Bossa Nova F maj7
D 7( 9)
G min7

&b

4
4

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Bossa Nova

F maj7

..

D 7( 9)

G min7

C7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Bossa Nova

F maj7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Bossa Nova F maj7

&b

4
4

D 7( 9)

G min7

C7

G min7

C7

D 7( 9)

..

F maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9106

Jazz Improvisation VI - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Freddy's Cat
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Blues Shuffle

F7

..

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Blues Shuffle

F7

.. b n

b7

b7

n b
B

F7

.. w

j. . w
b

F7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

F7

b7

..

F7

..

F7

..

F7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

F7

b7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

F7

b7

b7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&b

4
4

Blues Shuffle

F7

F7

.. .. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9107

Jazz Improvisation VII - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Queso Caliente
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

Samba

b7

.. . . j
.
B

j
. .
. .

b7

b7

b7

b7

..

b7

..

b7

..

b7

b7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

Samba

..

b7

. w
j j j

..

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

Samba

..

b7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

Samba

..

b7

b7

b7

b7

b7

b7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

Samba

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

b
&bb

Samba

b7

. . j .. w
.

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9108

Jazz Improvisation VIII - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Blue Quay
1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.

Rock Ballad

&4

F maj7

..
.

G min7

F maj7

C sus

F maj7

.
. w

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

Rock Ballad

&4

F maj7

G min7

..

F maj7

F maj7

F maj7

C sus

F maj7

C sus

..

F maj7

..

F maj7

..

F maj7

..

w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Rock Ballad

&4

..

G min7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

Rock Ballad

&4

F maj7

..

G min7

F maj7

C sus

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Rock Ballad

&4

F maj7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Rock Ballad F maj7

&4

G min7

F maj7

C sus

G min7

F maj7

C sus

..

F maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9109

Jazz Improvisation IX - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Nice By the Slice

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

b7

.. . .
B

j j
J

b7

b7

. .

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

b7

..
.

b .

b n

j
j j b

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

b7

b7

b7

b7

..

b7

..

b7

b7

.. w .

j
j
b n

b7

..
w.
..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

b7

b7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

b
&bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

b7

b7

b7

b7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

b
&bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9110

Jazz Improvisation X - C Instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Cinque and Swim

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&b

5
4

Funk

..
.

G min7

A min7

D min7

C/G

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

F maj7/A D min7

.
. w

C/G

F maj7/A D min7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b
Funk
B
C
G min7
A min7 D min7
C/G

F maj7/A D min7

&b
&b

5
4

Funk

5
4

..

G min7

A min7

D min7

.. w

..

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&b

5
4

Funk

..

G min7

A min7

D min7

C/G

F maj7/A D min7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

5
4

Funk

..

G min7

A min7

D min7

C/G

F maj7/A D min7

G min7

A min7

D min7

C/G

F maj7/A D min7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&b

5
4

Funk

..
..

.. .. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9111

Jazz Improvisation XI - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

1 a.m.
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Jazz Ballad B maj7

..

G min 11

C min7

F7

B maj7

C min7

F7

b n b n

.. w

F7

B maj7

3
3
.. w
J b . j b
.

3
3

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Jazz Ballad B maj7

G min 11

..

b b

B maj7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Jazz Ballad B maj7

..

G min 11

C min7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Jazz Ballad B maj7

..

G min 11

C min7

F7

&

4
4

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Jazz Ballad C maj7

#
& #

4
4

..

G min 11

C min7

F7

A min 11

D min7

G7

B maj7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Jazz Ballad B maj7

B maj7

..

C maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9112

Jazz Improvisation XII - C instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Tonic Waste
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Funk

C min7

..

F 6/D C min7

4
4

C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D

C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

j
j

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

7
Funk
C min7
F 6/D C min

&b

F 6/D

..

j
.. w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7

&b

4
4

..

. w
J .

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Funk

C min7

..

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D

C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&b

4
4

Funk

C min7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations

Funk
C min7

&b

4
4

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D

C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D

C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

..

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9113

Jazz Improvisation XIII - C instruments

Here is an entire song with a repeated solo section for you to practice your jazz improvisation.

Jingle Del La Sol

bbb

Samba

b
b b J .

bbb

bbb

11

16

Solo E b maj7

b
b b ..
b

25

b
bb

A maj7

29

b
bb
f
33

37

bbb

Optional

>

b
b b .

20

n.

>
>
>
b

F min7

G min7

j
n .
>
b

>

b.

.
J

.
j

.
.

>

>
>

. j

j
.

>

Traditional
Arranged by Tito Yadrewolf

F min7

>
#.

G min7

b
w

F min7

b7

B sus

..

A > > > > ^

J

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Jazz Improvisation: 9200

Introduction to Jazz Improvisation Worksheets - E instruments

The Finale Jazz Improvisation Worksheets take a step-by-step approach to learning to improvise. Each worksheet contains a short piece written
in a common jazz style. Each piece is repeated four times. Open the file in any of the MakeMusic family of notation products; by pressing the play
button in the Playback Controls, you can practice playing each step with a rhythm section. Each piece is repeated four times. This introductory
worksheet works through the first piece of the series, giving completed examples for each section.

Chocolate Milk
1. The first step is to become familiar with the melody. Practice playing the melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

..
D7

G7

D7

G
^

D7

.. w

2. The second step is to become familiar with the jazz patterns for each of the chords. The jazz patterns contain chord tones and passing
tones for each chord chord used in the piece. These wll be useful in creating your own improvisations. Practice playing the patterns with
the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

..
D7

n
G7

D7

n
G7

D7

.. w

3. The third step is to create your own embellished melody. Use the basic melody as an outline. Embellish or vary the melody by using the notes
from the jazz patterns. Remember that you may vary the notes and the rhythm. Compare the example below with the original melody.
Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes which were used in the melody.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

..
D7

G7

D7

.. w
G7

4. In step four, you will use the notes from the original melody and the jazz pattern to compose your own original melody. In the example below,
notice how the notes used for each chord or measure reflect those used in the melody and jazz patterns. Practice the new melody with the
accompaniment.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

..
D7

n
J .

G7

D7

G7

D7

.. w

5. Next, embellish your new melody. Follow the same process used in step 3. Use the new melody as an outline and vary it with the notes from the
jazz patterns. Compare the example below with the new melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes used in the new melody.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

G7
D7
G7
D7

n . w
n
..
J
.
D7

6. The last step is to practice improvising. Using the notes from the melodies and the jazz patterns, create your own improvisations while playing
with the accompaniment. Don't be afraid to experiment with different notes and rhythms. Have fun!

&

4
4

Easy Swing

D7

..

G7

D7

G7

D7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9201

Jazz Improvisation I - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Chocolate Milk
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

..
D7

G7

D7

^ ^

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

..
D7

D7

G7

G7

D7

.. w

D7

.. w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

D7

..

G7

D7

G7

..

D7

..

D7

..

D7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

D7

..

G7

D7

G7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

D7

..

G7

D7

G7

G7

D7

G7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&

4
4

Easy Swing

D7

..

D7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9202

Jazz Improvisation II - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

See Three P.O. Box

1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.

Jazz Waltz

&4

A min7

..

D min7

A min7

. .

D min7

A min7

.. .

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

Jazz Waltz

&4

A min7

..

D min7

A min7

A min
.. .

D min7

..

A min7

..

A min7

..

A min7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
A min7
D min7
A min7

&4

D min7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

Jazz Waltz

&4

A min7

D min7

..

A min7

D min7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Jazz Waltz

&4

A min7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Jazz Waltz
A min7

&4

..

D min7

A min7

D min7

D min7

A min7

D min7

A min7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9203

Jazz Improvisation III - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Sir Tater Totsalot

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

#
& #

4
4

'50s Rock

A7

..

. . . n . . . - . .
-

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

#
& #

4
4

'50s Rock

A7

.. n #

n #.
J

A
.
. . - . n - . n - . . .. w

n #

D7

D7

n # n

A9

.. w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

'50s Rock

A7

D7

..

..

A9

..

A9

..

A9

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

'50s Rock

A7

D7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

'50s Rock

A7

..

D7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

#
& #

4
4

'50s Rock

A7

..

D7

A9

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9204

Jazz Improvisation IV - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Technicolor Coated
n .

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Show Rock

..

A
>.

^ ^ ^ ^

..

Aw

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Show Rock

.. n
C

.
A

.. w
A

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Show Rock

..

..

..

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Show Rock

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Show Rock

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&

##

4
4

Show Rock

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9205

Jazz Improvisation V - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Burro Picante
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

#
& #

4
4

Bossa Nova

D maj7

.. .

B 7( 9)

- n .
J

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

#
& #

4
4

Bossa Nova

..

D maj7

7
7
. > A >J >J j . D maj

J J . w

E min7

E min7

n #
B 7( 9)

.. w
J

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b
Bossa Nova D maj7
B 7( 9)
E min7

&

##

4
4

..

A7

D maj7

A7

..

D maj7

..

D maj7

..

D maj7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Bossa Nova

D maj7

..

B 7( 9)

E min7

A7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

##

4
4

Bossa Nova

D maj7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Bossa Nova D maj7

#
& #

4
4

E min7

A7

E min7

A7

B 7( 9)

B 7( 9)

..

D maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9206

Jazz Improvisation VI - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Freddy's Cat
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Blues Shuffle

D7

..

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

D7

n #

G7

G7

D7

.. w

. Dw
n
n

..
J

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

D7

G7

..

D7

..

D7

..

D7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

D7

G7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

D7

G7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&

4
4

Blues Shuffle

D7

G7

..

D7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9207

Jazz Improvisation VII - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Queso Caliente
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&C

Samba

G.7

.. .

.
J

. .
.

.
J

F.7

G
. .. w
J

.
G7

.. J
..
J
J . J
J J

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&C

Samba

G7

F7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&C

Samba

..

G7

F7

..

G7

..

G7

..

G7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&C

Samba

..

G7

F7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&C

Samba

..

G7

F7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&C

Samba

G7

..

F7

G7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9208

Jazz Improvisation VIII - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Blue Quay
1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.

&

###

4
4

Rock Ballad

D maj7

.. .

E min7

A sus

A sus

D maj7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

###

4
4

Rock Ballad

7
D maj

..

E min7

D maj7

.. w

D maj7

D maj7

.. w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

###

4
4

Rock Ballad

D maj7

..

E min7

D maj7

A sus

..

D maj7

..

D maj7

..

D maj7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

###

4
4

Rock Ballad

D maj7

..

E min7

D maj7

A sus

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

###

4
4

D maj7

E min7

D maj7

A sus

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Rock Ballad D maj7

E min7

D maj7

A sus

&

&

###

Rock Ballad

4
4

..

..

D maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9209

Jazz Improvisation IX - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Nice By the Slice

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

G.7

.. .

j
J J

.
.
C7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

.. .
G7

b .

j b
J
J

b n

C7

.. w .
7

b n
J
J

G7

.. w .

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

G7

C7

..

G7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

G7

C7

..

G7

..

G7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

G7

C7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

&

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

G7

..

C7

G7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9210

Jazz Improvisation X - E Instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Cinque and Swim

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

#
& #

5
4

Funk

.. .
G

E min7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

#
& #

5
4

Funk

F min7

B min7

A/E

&

5
4

D maj7/F

.. w

E min7

A/E

..

&

##

5
4

..

E min7

F min7

B min7

A/E

..

&

##

5
4

..

..

#
& #

5
4

Funk

B min7

A/E

D maj7/F B min7

B min7

A/E

#
D maj7/F B min7

E min7

F min7

E min7

F min7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

D maj7/F B min7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Funk

D maj7/F B min7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

Funk

# B min7

F min B min
G
D maj /F B min

.. w
..

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
#
Funk
G
A
E min7
F min7 B min7
A/E

##

..

.. .. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9211

Jazz Improvisation XI - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

1 a.m.
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

###

4
4

Jazz Ballad G maj7

..

3
D7
G maj7
Emin n . A min7

. w
.
J

.
J

11

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

&

###

7
Jazz Ballad G maj

4
4

..

E min 11

D
n

n b n

A min7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Ballad G maj7
E min 11
A min7

&

###

4
4

..

n # . w
.

D7

G maj7

..

G maj7

..

G maj7

..

G maj7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

###

4
4

Jazz Ballad G maj7

..

E min 11

A min7

D7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

###

4
4

Jazz Ballad G maj7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Jazz Ballad C maj7

#
& #

4
4

..

E min 11

A min7

D7

A min 11

D min7

G7

C maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9212

Jazz Improvisation XII - E instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Tonic Waste
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Funk

A min7

..

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

7
Funk
A min7
D 6/B A min

&

4
4

D 6/B

A min7

D 6/B A min7

D 6/B

A min7

D 6/B A min7

j J
D 6/B A min7

..

D /B A min

. w
j

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
A min7
D 6/B A min7
D 6/B A min7

&

4
4

..

7
D 6/B A min
w

J ..

D 6/B A min7

D 6/B A min7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Funk

A min7

..

D 6/B A min7

D 6/B

A min7

D 6/B A min7

D 6/B A min7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

&

4
4

Funk

A min7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations

Funk
A min7

&

4
4

D 6/B A min7

D 6/B

A min7

D 6/B A min7

D 6/B A min7

D 6/B A min7

D 6/B

A min7

D 6/B A min7

D 6/B A min7

..

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9213

b
Jazz Improvisation XIII - E instruments

Here is an entire song with a repeated solo section for you to practice your jazz improvisation.

Jingle Del La Sol

C

Samba

.
J

>

11

>
J

20

Solo C maj7

..

25

F maj7

33

37

D min7

E min7

#
J

b.

j
.

.
J

>
>
b

b
>

#.

Optional

16

29

>

E min7

>
#.

D min7

D min7

>
> b >

b

. J

>

.
J

Traditional
Arranged by Tito Yadrewolf

G sus

N > > >

..

> ^
J

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Jazz Improvisation: 9300

Introduction to Jazz Improvisation Worksheets - ? instruments

The Finale Jazz Improvisation Worksheets take a step-by-step approach to learning to improvise. Each worksheet contains a short piece written
in a common jazz style. Each piece is repeated four times. Open the file in any of the MakeMusic family of notation products; by pressing the play
button in the Playback Controls, you can practice playing each step with a rhythm section. Each piece is repeated four times. This introductory
worksheet works through the first piece of the series, giving completed examples for each section.

Chocolate Milk
1. The first step is to become familiar with the melody. Practice playing the melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

..
F7

b7

F7

b7

^
B

F7

.. w

2. The second step is to become familiar with the jazz patterns for each of the chords. The jazz patterns contain chord tones and passing
tones for each chord chord used in the piece. These wll be useful in creating your own improvisations. Practice playing the patterns with
the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

..
F7

b7

b
B

F7

b7

b
B

F7

.. w

3. The third step is to create your own embellished melody. Use the basic melody as an outline. Embellish or vary the melody by using the notes
from the jazz patterns. Remember that you may vary the notes and the rhythm. Compare the example below with the original melody.
Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes which were used in the melody.

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

..
F7

b7

F7

b7

.. w
B

4. In step four, you will use the notes from the original melody and the jazz pattern to compose your own original melody. In the example below,
notice how the notes used for each chord or measure reflect those used in the melody and jazz patterns. Practice the new melody with the
accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

..
F7

b7

b
J .

b7

F7

F7

.. w

5. Next, embellish your new melody. Follow the same process used in step 3. Use the new melody as an outline and vary it with the notes from the
jazz patterns. Compare the example below with the new melody. Practice it with the accompaniment. Circle the notes used in the new melody.

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

b
Bb7
F7
B7
F7

b . w
b
..
J
.
F7

6. The last step is to practice improvising. Using the notes from the melodies and the jazz patterns, create your own improvisations while playing
with the accompaniment. Don't be afraid to experiment with different notes and rhythms. Have fun!

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

F7

..

b7

F7

b7

F7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9301

Jazz Improvisation I - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.

On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Chocolate Milk
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

..
F7

b7

^ ^

F7

b7

b7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

? b
b

4
4

Easy Swing

b7

b
..

F7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

..

F7

b7

b7

F7

F7

F7

.. w

F7

.. w
..

F7

..

F7

..

F7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

..

F7

b7

F7

b7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

..

F7

b7

F7

b7

b7

F7

b7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

? bb

4
4

Easy Swing

F7

..

F7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9302

Jazz Improvisation II - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.

On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

See Three P.O. Box

1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.

? bb

3
4

Jazz Waltz

C min7

..

F min7

? b
bb

3
4

C min7

..

F min7

. .

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

Jazz Waltz

C min7

F min7

3
4

.. .

C min

.. .

C min7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Jazz Waltz
C min7
F min7
C min7

? bb

C min7

..

F min7

F min7

..

C min7

..

C min7

..

C min7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

3
4

Jazz Waltz

C min7

..

F min7

C min7

F min7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

3
4

C min7

F min7

C min7

F min7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Jazz Waltz
C min7

F min7

C min7

F min7

? bb
? bb

Jazz Waltz

3
4

..

..

C min7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9303

Jazz Improvisation III - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Sir Tater Totsalot

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

?#

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

. . . n . . . - . .
-

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

?#

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

.. n #

n J # .

G
D
.

.
.
. . . n n - . .. w

n #

G7

b n n

.. w

D9

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

?#

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

G7

..

..

D9

..

D9

..

D9

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

?#

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

G7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

?#

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

G7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

?#

4
4

'50s Rock

D7

..

G7

D9

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9304

Jazz Improvisation IV - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.

On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

b .

Technicolor Coated

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

?b

4
4

Show Rock

..

C
> .

^ ^ ^ ^

..

Cw

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

4
4

Show Rock

.. b
E

.
C

.. w
C

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

?b

4
4

Show Rock

..

..

..

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

?b

4
4

Show Rock

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

?b

4
4

Show Rock

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

?b

4
4

Show Rock

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9305

Jazz Improvisation V - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Burro Picante
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

?b

4
4

Bossa Nova

F maj7

.. .

D 7( 9)

- b .
J

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

4
4

Bossa Nova

..

F maj7

7
7
. > C >J >J j . F maj

J J . w

G min7

G min7

b #
D 7( 9)

.. w
J

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b
Bossa Nova
F maj7
D 7( 9)
G min7

?b

4
4

..

C7

F maj7

C7

..

F maj7

..

F maj7

..

F maj7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

?b

4
4

Bossa Nova

F maj7

..

D 7( 9)

G min7

C7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

?b

4
4

Bossa Nova

F maj7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Bossa Nova
F maj7

?b

4
4

D 7( 9)

G min7

C7

G min7

C7

D 7( 9)

..

F maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9306

Jazz Improvisation VI - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Freddy's Cat
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Blues Shuffle

F7

..

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

? b
b

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

F7

b n

b7

B7

F7

.. w

. Fw
b
b

J ..

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

F7

b7

..

F7

..

F7

..

F7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

F7

b7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Blues Shuffle

..

F7

b7

b7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

? bb

4
4

Blues Shuffle

F7

..

F7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9307

Jazz Improvisation VII - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.

On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Queso Caliente
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

Samba

B. 7

.. . J .

. .
. .
J

A. 7

. Bwb7

.
.. J - J
..
J . J
J J

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

? b
bb

Samba

b7

b7

b7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

Samba

..

b7

..

b7

..

b7

..

b7

b7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

Samba

..

b7

b7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

Samba

b7

b7

b7

b7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

? bb

Samba

b7

. . . w
.
J
B

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9308

Jazz Improvisation VIII - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Blue Quay
1. Practice playing this melody along with the accompaniment.

?4

Rock Ballad

F maj7

G min7

.. .

C sus

C sus

F maj7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

?4

Rock Ballad

7
F maj

..

G min7

F maj7

F maj

.. w

F maj7

.. w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

?4

Rock Ballad

F maj7

..

G min7

F maj7

C sus

..

F maj7

..

F maj7

..

F maj7

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

?4

Rock Ballad

F maj7

..

G min7

F maj7

C sus

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

?4

Rock Ballad

F maj7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Rock Ballad F maj7

?4

G min7

F maj7

C sus

G min7

F maj7

C sus

..

F maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9309

Jazz Improvisation IX - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.

On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Nice By the Slice

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

B. 7

.. .

j
J J

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

? b
bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

b7

.. .
B

b7

.
.
E

b .

j b
J
J

b7

b n

b n
J
J

b7

b7

..

b7

..

b7

b7

.. w .

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

b7

b7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

b7

b7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

b7

b7

b7

b7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

? bb

12 .
8

Med. Slow Blues

..

b7

.. w .
B

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9310

Jazz Improvisation X - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Cinque and Swim

1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

?b

5
4

Funk

.. .
B

G min7

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

5
4

Funk

A min7

G min7

C/G

5
4

F maj7/A D min7

.. w

C/G
B
F maj7/A D min7

.. w

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
b
Funk
B
C
G min7
A min7 D min7
C/G

?b

A min7 D min7

..
B

D min7

..

F maj7/A D min7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

?b

5
4

Funk

..

G min7

A min7

D min7

C/G

F maj7/A D min7

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

?b

5
4

Funk

..

G min7

A min7

D min7

C/G

F maj7/A D min7

G min7

A min7

D min7

C/G

F maj7/A D min7

6. Practice your own improvisations.

?b

5
4

Funk

..
..

.. .. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9311

Jazz Improvisation XI - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.

On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

1 a.m.
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

4
4

Jazz Ballad B maj7

..

3
F7
B maj7
Gmin b . C min7

.
J
.. w
J

11

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

7
Jazz Ballad B maj

4
4

..

G min 11

b b b n

C min7

F7

b n . w
.

B maj7

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

4
4

Jazz Ballad B maj7

..

G min 11

C min7

F7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

4
4

Jazz Ballad B maj7

..

G min 11

C min7

F7

4
4

..

6. Practice your own improvisations.

Jazz Ballad C maj7

#
& #

4
4

..

G min 11

C min7

F7

A min 11

D min7

G7

B maj7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

Jazz Ballad B maj7

B maj7

B maj7

..

C maj7

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9312

Jazz Improvisation XII - ? instruments

Print out this page to begin.
On the printed sheet, complete the exercises below.
Press the play button, you will hear the accompaniment track played four times.
With your instrument, practice playing all lines with the accompaniment.

Tonic Waste
1. Practice playing this melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Funk

C min7

..

2. Practice playing these jazz patterns with the accompaniment.

7
Funk
C min7
F 6/D C min

? b
b

4
4

F 6/D

C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D

C min7

F 6/D C min7

j J
F 6/D C min7

..

F /D C min

. w
j

3. Using the notes from the jazz patterns above, write an embellished version of the melody.
Practice playing your embellished melody with the accompaniment.
Funk
C min7
F 6/D C min7
F 6/D C min7

? bb

4
4

..

7
F 6/D C min
w

J ..

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

..

4. Write your own melody. Use the notes from the melody and patterns above. Practice your new melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Funk

C min7

..

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D

C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

..

5. write an embellished version of your melody. Practice your embellished melody with the accompaniment.

? bb

4
4

Funk

C min7

..

6. Practice your own improvisations

Funk
C min7

? bb

4
4

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D

C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D

C min7

F 6/D C min7

F 6/D C min7

..

..

.. |

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Jazz Improvisation: 9313

Jazz Improvisation XIII - ? instruments

Here is an entire song with a repeated solo section for you to practice your jazz improvisation.

Jingle Del La Sol

bb

Samba

bb J .
b

bb

11

bb
b

16

bb .
b

20

Solo E b maj7

b b ..
b

25

bb

29

A maj7

bb
b
33
f
bb

37

Optional

>
J

G min7

n
J

>
>
b

b
>

b.

j
.

>

.
J

R
F min7

n.

>

>
>
> b

b

. -
J

.
J

>

Traditional
Arranged by Tito Yadrewolf

F min7

# >.

G min7

F min7

b7

B sus

A > > >

..

> ^
J

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