Target notes and approaches are very commonly used in improvisation. The research done for objective one highlighted this. Also, other self-development resources on jazz improvisation always include it. This seemed an appropriate point in the resource to include it. The learner, by this stage, should be highly familiar with pentatonic and blues improvisation. Approach notes build on this by introducing chromaticism. This gves the learner more freedom, which hopefully should encourage learning. It is vitally important the learner doesn't get bored at any stage. I have once again tried to target the classical musician's existing musicianship by providing examples from music they are likely to be familiar with. By including the Debussy and Beethoven example it is hoped that they make the realisation that appoaches and target notes is commonplace in classical literature: 'Approach notes create tension in a melody line that is purposefully resolved. This technique has been used by composers for hundreds of years.' (Moerke 2009 P34) It is therefore another example of improvsiation being taught as an extension of existing Musicianship. I have provided three examples on the third page of how target notes and approaches can be applied within an improvisation context. On the fourth page I have asked the learner to notate some approaches before the target notes which are provided. The previous page therefore acts as a point of reference. In addition, this interactive element stems from researching pedagogy in objective three. It was concluded that learner interaction was essential in a self development resource. The preparation stage, and practical application stage which occurs in one to one teaching, has to be effectively simulated.
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