Learn to sing the song, "Razzamajazz"

Learn to sing the song, "Razzamajazz"

Learn the choreography for the song "Razzamajazz"

Learn the choreography for the song "Razzamajazz"

When you are ready, try the full choreography for "Razzamajazz"

When you are ready, try the full choreography for "Razzamajazz"

Read Scene 1 of the script for the musical revue "Razzamajazz"

Read Scene 1 of the script for the musical revue "Razzamajazz"
The script follows the notation of the"Razzamajazz" song.

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Watch Oscar Peterson describe jazz techniques

In this interview, Oscar demonstrates the following techniques:

1. stride piano

2. two-fingered percussiveness of Nat King Cole

3. lyric octave work of Erroll Garner

4. relaxed block chords of George Shearing

5. double octave melody lines

7. tonality-based improvising

Have students take notes on what each of these techniques means.
Pause and replay the video as needed. If students can print, or if you are teaching in-person, there is a worksheet (and answer key) in Supporting Resources.

This is a YouTube link.

If the link doesn't work, search internet for "Oscar Peterson piano lesson".

Note: This video is from 1979, and may use a word that is not appropriate to use today.
Preview the video before showing to students.

Listen and sing Oscar Peterson's "Hymn to Freedom"

Listen to the choir.

Pause at the end of each phrase and repeat.

Play the video again and sing along.

Optional: Name the notes in the song "Hymn to Freedom"

A worksheet is found in Supporting Resources.

If students can print, or if you are teaching in-person, print and have students complete the worksheet.

If not, have students answer the questions during a live online session.

Optional if time: Watch this 12-minute NFB documentary on Oscar Peterson

This is a YouTube link.

If the link is not working for you, search internet for "Oscar Peterson documentary".