Publication Date
2013-04-30
Availability
Open access
Embargo Period
2013-04-30
Degree Type
Doctoral Essay
Degree Name
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Department
Studio Music and Jazz (Music)
Date of Defense
2013-04-10
First Committee Member
Gary Keller
Second Committee Member
Gary Lindsay
Third Committee Member
Martin Bejerano
Fourth Committee Member
Reynaldo Sanchez
Abstract
A jazz performer’s guide to selected genres of Venezuelan folk music was edited, providing a repertoire as well as performance guidelines. Selection of genres and repertoire was guided by a combination of suggestions from an expert panel and a review of related literature. Featured genres were gaita, joropo and Venezuelan merengue. The information provided in lead sheets and performance guidelines was based primarily on the transcription and analysis of selected repertoire. To avoid using copyrighted material, contrafact melodies were composed on the harmonic sequences of selected compositions, based on stylistic elements observed in the transcription process. Performance guidelines were directed to piano, bass and drum instrumentalists, and they are intended for musicians who have a basic understanding of jazz harmony, but are not familiar with traditional Venezuelan genres. A bibliography with books, articles and recordings is provided. Appendices include the full transcriptions of musical examples as well as information on the work of the expert panel.
Keywords
Venezuelan music; jazz; Venezuelan merengue; gaita; joropo; Venezuelan repertoire
Recommended Citation
Gil, Pablo A., "A Jazz Performer’s Guide to Selected Genres of Venezuelan Folk Music" (2013). Open Access Dissertations. 1015.
https://scholarlyrepository.miami.edu/oa_dissertations/1015