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Titan Jazz - Scales Test Matrix

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Titan Jazz - Scales Test Matrix

Db/C# Gb/F#

Cb/B

Scale

Ionian (major)

Dorian (minor)

Mixolydian

(dominant)

Melodic Minor

(ascending form)

Parameters

No practicing in front of the director (come prepared or don’t play at all)

Every player will play all the scales on the matrix from memory

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Scales must be one octave, slurred, played to the 9th, and not slower than eighth notes at

=100 bpm

Scales may be tested in any order, at any time (other than rehearsal time), and in any amount at a time

Melodic minor scales should be played ascending form up AND DOWN. This is the way jazz musicians

approach this particular scale. Adding this scale to your repertoire will increase your jazz vocabulary greatly

One point will be deducted for each error; Scales will be considered passing if you score 7/10 or higher

All scales must be passed at the end of the ﬁrst full week of May

Those who complete the scales test matrix on time will be treated to dinner by Mr. Harrel. Those who do not

complete the scales test matrix this year will not be allowed in Titan Jazz Studio band the following year until

the matrix is completed

*adapted from Glenn Williams’ session at The Midwest Clinic 2009

Titan Jazz - Scales Test Matrix