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51	Imitation, assimilation and innovation : Charlie Christian’s influence on Wes Montgomery’s improvisational style in his early recordings (1957-1960) Salmon, Shawn M. 11 January 2012 (has links) Much of guitarist Wes Montgomery’s study of jazz improvisation came from imitating Charlie Christian’s guitar solos. The purpose of this study is to identify and examine significant improvisational traits that Wes Montgomery developed as a direct result of his imitation and assimilation of Charlie Christian. The dissertation investigates the musical traditions in Christian’s playing that were absorbed into Montgomery’s playing and how Montgomery was able to use these traits to foster new musical traditions. The solo transcriptions are limited to Montgomery’s early recordings between 1957 and ending with his 1960 album The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery. The study also examines the relationship imitation has with creativity in jazz and how originality is influenced by the past. The dissertation examines the two guitarists’ use of five harmonic and melodic devices over dominant harmonies: scales, arpeggios, use of chromatic pitches, formulas and enclosures, and harmonic substitutions. The study focuses on how Montgomery’s melodic and harmonic treatment of dominant harmonies has been influenced by his imitation and assimilation of Christian’s improvisations. The study examines how Montgomery differentiated himself in his improvisations from Christian’s. A strong emphasis is given to the significance of these differences and how these differences are connected to Montgomery’s originality and innovation. This dissertation confirms that Montgomery’s innovation was strongly linked to his imitation of Charlie Christian. It also suggests that devotion to the imitation of past artists is needed in developing an original voice in jazz. / Biographical history and musical development of Charlie Christian -- Biographical history and musical development of Wes Montgomery -- Stylistic traits of Charlie Christian over dominant-seventh harmonies -- Stylistic traits of Wes Montgomery influenced by Charlie Christian -- Conclusion. / School of Music Improvisation (Music) Christian, Charlie, 1916-1942--Influence Montgomery, Wes, 1925-1968
52	Argentine music for flute with the employment of extended techniques: an analysis of selected works by Eduardo Bértola and Marcelo Toledo Gariazzo, Mariana Stratta 28 August 2008 (has links) Not available / text Bértola, Eduardo,--1939-1996 Toledo, Marcelo,--1964- Music--Argentina--History and criticism Flute music--Argentina
53	The diatonic harp in the performance of Paraguayan identity Colman, Alfredo 28 August 2008 (has links) Not available / text Harp music--Paraguay Music--Paraguay--History Harp--Paraguay Music--Social aspects--Paraguay
54	Modernization and music in contemporary China : crisis, identity, and the politics of style Brace, Timothy Lane, 1951- 29 August 2008 (has links) Not available / text Music--China--History--20th century China--Civilization--1949- China--Politics and government--1949-
55	Musical meaning of Haitian vodou singing : an ethnography of musical and ritual discourse at a Lakou Ginen in northern Haiti Sager, Rebecca Darlene 16 June 2011 (has links) Not available / text Voodoo music--Social aspects--Haiti Ethnology--Haiti Haiti--Social life and customs
56	Waltz across Texas : literary and cinematic articulations of Texas country music and dance culture Lock, Julia Corinne 12 July 2011 (has links) Not available / text Dance--Texas--History and criticism Texas--In motion pictures Texas--In literature
57	Argentine music for flute with the employment of extended techniques : an analysis of selected works by Eduardo Bértola and Marcelo Toledo Gariazzo, Mariana Stratta, 1972- 09 August 2011 (has links) Not available / text Bértola, Eduardo, 1939-1996 Toledo, Marcelo, 1964- Music--Argentina--History and criticism Flute music--Argentina
58	AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN USING SELECTED CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITIONAL PRACTICES AS THE BASIS FOR A BEGINNING THEORY COURSE Fitch, John Richard, 1936- January 1970 (has links) No description available. Music theory -- History -- 20th century Music theory -- Instruction and study. Composition (Music)
59	Listening to the French new wave : the film music and composers of postwar French art cinema McMahon, Orlene Denice January 2012 (has links) No description available. 780
60	The lectures of Dr. William Crotch : conservative thought in English musical taste at the turn of the nineteenth century Clark, Caryl Leslie. January 1981 (has links) No description available. Crotch, William, 1775-1847. Music -- 19th century.

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