Lesson Note

Name	School	Lesson	Date
Robert C. Tansey	Evergreen Academy	Music - Exploring Jazz Fusion	March 17, 2050

Introduction

Welcome to our exciting journey into Jazz Fusion—a genre where elements of jazz, rock, R & B, and world music seamlessly meet. We will dive into its unique harmony, rhythm, and improvisation techniques, explore influential artists, and learn how to create dynamic fusion compositions for musical growth.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamental principles of jazz fusion – harmony, rhythm, and improvisation.

• Identify influential jazz fusion artists and analyse their style and techniques.

• Create a dynamic jazz fusion composition by applying learned techniques.

• Improve overall musical growth and creativity through the exploration of the genre.

Activities

Activity 1: Introduction to Jazz Fusion (20 Mins)

• Listen to representative jazz fusion samples and discuss their distinguishing features.

• Introduce the unique harmony, rhythm, and improvisation techniques used in jazz fusion.

Activity 2: Influential Artists Talk (40 Mins)

• Presentation and discussion on influential jazz fusion artists and their musical works.

• Identify and analyse the unique style and techniques of these artists in jazz fusion.

Activity 3: Composition Creation (60 Mins)

• Create a jazz fusion composition using the techniques learned.

• Peer review sessions to provide constructive feedback.

Conclusion (20 Mins)

Reflect on what has been learned and understood about jazz fusion. Discuss how learned principles can be consumer of music and in personal musical compositions. Relate lessons to personal growth as an artist.

Materials and Resources

• Jazz Fusion Sample Playlist

• Influential Jazz Fusion Artists’ Presentation

• Music Composition Tools

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