I have decided to assess the song Take Five, originally performed by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. I chose this song because I believe that it gives an accurate representation of how cool jazz style was commonly used in the 1940's-1960's. This song uses an interesting time signature of 5/4 (which is why the name is Take Five) and also uses a common structure for jazz music which is AABA.
I am proud of my investigation because I was able to gain an understanding of the key signature 5/4 - I had not previously seen this key signature. I was also able to learn how cool jazz usually contains very simple melodies, harmonies and accompaniments, but can create a smooth tone.
If I were to do this task again, I would have liked to have further researched the musical elements in this song and compare them to the common musical elements in cool jazz standards.
Overall, I think my work demonstrates my clear understanding of Jazz music and the musical elements involved in Jazz music.
I am proud of my investigation because I was able to gain an understanding of the key signature 5/4 - I had not previously seen this key signature. I was also able to learn how cool jazz usually contains very simple melodies, harmonies and accompaniments, but can create a smooth tone.
If I were to do this task again, I would have liked to have further researched the musical elements in this song and compare them to the common musical elements in cool jazz standards.
Overall, I think my work demonstrates my clear understanding of Jazz music and the musical elements involved in Jazz music.