AN ANALYSIS OF OSCAR PETERSON'S IMPROVISATION IN THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA1
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2024-08-08
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eISSN
2774132X
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2-s2.0-105009249358
Journal Title
Mahidol Music Journal
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7
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2
Start Page
39
End Page
53
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SCOPUS
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Mahidol Music Journal Vol.7 No.2 (2024) , 39-53
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Inthanin K. AN ANALYSIS OF OSCAR PETERSON'S IMPROVISATION IN THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA1. Mahidol Music Journal Vol.7 No.2 (2024) , 39-53. 53. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/111082
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AN ANALYSIS OF OSCAR PETERSON'S IMPROVISATION IN THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA1
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Abstract
Oscar Peterson's improvisation in The Girl from Ipanema is both pleasing and musically substantial. The research article investigates his improvisation in terms of harmony, rhythm, and individual techniques. The analysis has shown that Peterson used notes from chord tones and diatonic scales to create melodic lines. He also applies the blues scale without tonal relationships between chords. His rhythmic treatment incorporates accents and grouping of notes to achieve new directions. Techniques such as upper structure, rhythmic displacement, diatonic arpeggio, hemiola, turnaround, and harmonic generalization are also present in Peterson's improvisation.