Tension and Release Using Pedal Point | Yesterdays | Jazz Combo Introduction
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This video shows how to use a simple chord that moves chromatically to create tension and release in a phrase.
The tune is Yesterdays, and this is set for a 4 horn jazz combo, Trumpet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trombone and rhythm section. This is the introduction of the chart, first stated in rhythm section only, then for the horns, which leads into the tune itself. This snippet does return at the end of the chart, but shortened somewhat.
Timestamps:
0:13: Introduction of the trick using pedal tones and moving voicings.
0:56: Explanation of the D minor pedal tone and the voicing used.
1:43: Demonstration of the chromatic movement in the voicing.
2:37: Explanation of the chords used to return to the A pedal tone.
3:00: Playing the complete phrase as it occurs in the chart.
3:23: Conclusion and mention of bringing back the introduction later in the chart.