A Comparison of Instrumental & Vocal Approaches within Jazz

Successful performance as a vocalist requires much time and dedication, as does becoming a successful instrumentalist. Learning how to effectively Phrase, Articulate, and Rhythmically Interpret melodies authentically as a Jazz Vocalist, rather than as an instrumentalist who can merely sing a melody, entails great work ethic as well as discipline.In researching the topic, authoritative opinions and studies were examined with the intention of discovering whether similarities, if any, exist between vocalists and instrumentals and to what extent. This book researches the common differences in phrasing, articulation, and rhythmic interpretation among wind players and vocalists by discussing the techniques employed when approaching tunes. Also, this book is intended to be a resource that enables musicians and music educators to become more knowledgeable about similarities and differences that such crossing over entails, while teaching with sensitivity and awareness towards individual weaknesses and strengths.