Improvisation: A Comparison between Aural and Theoretical Learning

Authors

Tyler Jensen, Brigham Young University
Ray Smith, Brigham Young University

Keywords

aural learning, theoretical learning, educational system, jazz

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Music

Abstract

The study of jazz is a relatively new pedagogy in our educational system. Much of what has been established has been the result of applying classical and existing pedagogical practices to the subject of jazz. The majority of this teaching approach is theoretical in nature, using knowledge of chords, structures and designed systems to analyze and perform music. All too often the aural methods of learning and teaching are neglected. This is also evident in other studies of music were the learning of improvisation is often considered mythical.

Recommended Citation

Jensen, Tyler and Smith, Ray (2013) "Improvisation: A Comparison between Aural and Theoretical Learning," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2268.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2268