Jazz - a special kind of music that has become increasingly popular especially in the U.S Originally jazz was the music of black citizens of the United States, but later this trend has absorbed quite different musical styles that have evolved in many countries. About this development and we'll talk. The main feature of jazz, as originally, and now, it's rhythm. Jazz melodies combine elements of African and European music. But his jazz harmony is gained through European influence. The second fundamental element of jazz to this day, is improvisation.
Jazz is often played without previously harvested melody: only in playing musician chose a particular direction, yielding to his inspiration. So in front of the audience while playing musician music is born. Over the years, jazz was changing, but still managed to maintain their basic features. Invaluable contribution in this direction, introduced the notorious "blues" - lingering melodies, which were also characteristic of blacks. Currently, most tunes blues are an integral part of the direction of jazz.
In truth, the blues has had a particular impact not only on jazz: rock and roll, country and western theme also uses the blues. Speaking of jazz, it is necessary to mention the U.S. city of New Orleans. Dixieland, namely the so-called New Orleans jazz, the first time bring together the motives of the blues, church songs blacks, as well as elements of European folk music. Later came the swing (he still bears the name jazz in the style of "Big Band"), who also received wide development. In the 40's and 50's of the increasingly popular "contemporary jazz", which represents a more complex interplay of melody and harmony, rather than early jazz. A new approach to rhythm.
Jazz is often played without previously harvested melody: only in playing musician chose a particular direction, yielding to his inspiration. So in front of the audience while playing musician music is born. Over the years, jazz was changing, but still managed to maintain their basic features. Invaluable contribution in this direction, introduced the notorious "blues" - lingering melodies, which were also characteristic of blacks. Currently, most tunes blues are an integral part of the direction of jazz.
In truth, the blues has had a particular impact not only on jazz: rock and roll, country and western theme also uses the blues. Speaking of jazz, it is necessary to mention the U.S. city of New Orleans. Dixieland, namely the so-called New Orleans jazz, the first time bring together the motives of the blues, church songs blacks, as well as elements of European folk music. Later came the swing (he still bears the name jazz in the style of "Big Band"), who also received wide development. In the 40's and 50's of the increasingly popular "contemporary jazz", which represents a more complex interplay of melody and harmony, rather than early jazz. A new approach to rhythm.