Third Position

Study 1
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Written by David Barrett

Section 1 – Theory & Historical Precedence

Ex. 1.1 – Dorian Scale (Middle Octave)

Section 2 – “Rollin’ Rhumba, Version 1” Song Example

Section 3 – Performance (Playing with a Band)

Ex. 3.1 – Ending the Song

Look at band and raise hand… Drop hand at 4… “Hits” on 1 draws

Section 4 –Chorus Forms Analysis

Look at the beginning of each chorus for analysis of what Chorus Forms (repetitive phrasing) is used in
this song.

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Section 5 – Improvising (Applying the Chorus Forms)
Ex. 5.1 – Lick #1 (Measures 10 and 11 of the 1st Chorus)

Ex. 5.2 – Lick #2 (Measures 1 and 2 of the 3rd Chorus)

Ex. 5.3 – Lick #3 (Measures 1 through 3 of the 4th Chorus)

Ex. 5.4 – Lick #4 (Measures 1 and 2 of the 5th Chorus)

Ex. 5.5 – Lick #5 (V-IV-I Lick - Measures 9 through 11 of the 3rd Chorus)

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