Comparative research of Jazz courses in Alfred'' s basic piano library and Hal Leonard student piano library.

• Main Authors: Jing-yan Lin, 林京燕
• Other Authors: none
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2009
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/87720278782404257395

碩士 === 國立臺南大學 === 音樂學系碩士班 === 97 === The purpose of this research is to analyze and compare the usage of Jazz course in Alfred and Hal Leonard piano lesson. This research used the content analysis, comparative education research, and also developed own analysis tables according to the results of related references discussion as the main tools for the research. The scope of research converse Alfred piano textbook grade 1A~6, Hal Leonard piano textbook grade 1~5. According to the study results and findings, this research has the following conclusions: I. Regarding the usage of Jazz course in Alfred piano textbook, the Jazz-related content is rated 11.1% because it is adopted to fill in the progress of classic piano teaching. The fact is that it does not fully cover Jazz music and style and lack of systematic planning of the curriculum. II. Regarding the usage of Jazz course in Hal Leonard piano textbook, the Jazz-related content is rated 11% because it is adopted to fill in the progress of classic piano teaching. The fact is that it does not fully cover Jazz music and style and lack of systematic planning of the curriculum. III. Comparing the Jazz course between Alfred piano textbook and Hal Leonard piano textbook, the latter is enriched in content as shown in the following aspects. A. Content of Jazz course: In Hal Leonard piano textbook, it allows students to experience rhythm by accompanying with Jazz style piano while playing two and three black key, or accompanying songs , jazz waltz rhythm, 9th chord, minor-major 7th chord, d minor blues scale and 13 th chord with swing rhythm. B. Proportion of pages in Jazz course: The number of pages of Jazz course in Alfred piano textbook is pretty close to that in Hal Leonard pianotextbook. It also shows the proportion of Jazz course in Alfred piano textbook is accumulated by students’ level of skills; however, it is still based on general piano teaching. C. Elements of Jazz music: (i) Similarities: Both textbooks cover Jazz chords, scales, style and rhythm. In addition to the common 3th chord and 7th chord, they also use 9 th chord, 11 th chord, C major and G major blues scales, swing rhythm, and the form of twelve bar. (ii) Differences: In Hal Leonard piano textbook, there are four songs using Jazz elements, and three songs using Jazz improvisation techniques. The total number of songs in Hal Leonard piano textbook is more than that in Alfred piano textbook. Alfred piano textbook uses jazz chord that is augmented 7th chord and diminished 7th chord; it also uses syncopation a lot. Hal Leonard piano textbook uses jazz chord that is 13 th chord and minor-major 7th chord; the jazz scale used are B flat blues scale, G flat blues scale, d minor blues scale; it also uses jazz waltz rhythm and blues form a lot. In particular, it includes improvisation practice in grade II to IV. IV. Regarding the curriculum of both textbook, there is no implementation of complete Jazz music system. V. Regarding the style of jazz music in both textbook, it is limited to rock and roll, blues, Jazz waltz, boogie-woogie, swing, soul, etc. Finally, suggestions are made according to the results of the observations to provide reference for relative researchers and piano teachers.