Jazz types

In jazz band there is always a bunch of different types of songs that we play or example some songs we swing, and others are rock. Some we just play straight how it’s written and others we have to change the rhythm.

Every year jazz band is a blast. You never know exactly what you are going to play or who is going to be in it. There is also always a different arrangement of instruments because not the same people do it every year. Some people drop out of it and new people join.

While jazz 2 doesn’t play as hard of music as jazz 1 we still play pretty complicated stuff. Some parts are not as hard as others and some instruments have it easier than some of the others. But even if you have an easier part or if you think you know it, you should still practice outside of rehearsal because when it gets put together with everyone as a whole group it is a lot harder because there is so much other stuff that you have to listen for. You also have to know who has the melody (main part) and not cover it up.

All in all jazz band is a lot of fun and well worth trying it. So if you play an instrument and have the opportunity to be in a jazz band try it, if you don’t like it then you don’t have to keep going but it is worth a try.