126: Robert Gjerdingen
HMA Podcast
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The Origin and Use of Chord Symbols
This chapter discusses the origin and use of chord symbols in contemporary music, exploring their connection to jazz and popular music. It highlights the differences between chord symbols and partimento and discusses how musicians interpret chord symbols in various genres. The chapter also mentions the Louisiana Partimento Conservatory and its innovative approach to teaching jazz standards using a modified partimento tradition.
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