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Unit Plan
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Jazz Improvisation Primer

For Students 9th - 10th
An info-packed lesson on jazz improvisation and jazz history. Very useful for musicians aspiring to play in the jazz idiom.
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Handout
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Music for People: Improvising Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
Music for People (MfP) offers workshops in music improvisation for almost 20 years. This page provides improvisational techniques.
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Article
University of Wisconsin

Welcome to the World of Jazz Improvisation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site was developed by a college jazz educator based on one of her improvisation classes. Material suitable educators or the student who is serious about learning jazz improvisation.
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Interactive
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Kidscom.com: World Beat Music Mixer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on the symbols and pictures to create a music mix.
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Article
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I Was Doing All Right

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about a trumpet player's insights and experiences with jazz improvisation. This is a large blog site with a lot of great information and ideas concerning improvisation.
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Website
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Concepts to Improve Your Solos

For Students 9th - 10th
Through the analysis of his own guitar solo, the writer of this column presents good ideas and advice on how to become a better soloist. Included are sheet music samples to aid the viewer in understanding the concepts being addressed.