Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to our lesson on “White Christmas,” jazzvideolessons.net/standards-studies/white-christmas
One of the most popular and enduring holiday songs of all time. Written by Irving Berlin and first performed by Bing Crosby in 1942, “White Christmas” has since become a holiday classic, with countless cover versions by artists from a wide range of genres.
In this lesson, we will explore the history of the song, its melodic and harmonic structure, and some of the key musical elements that make it such a timeless holiday favorite. We will also look at the Charlie Parker harmonization and I will give you some exercises to practice bebop vocabulary and scales as well as an etude.
Whether you are a seasoned musician or a beginner, this ‘White Christmas’ lesson will provide you with a deeper understanding of this classic holiday tune and help you appreciate its enduring appeal.
#jazz #christmas #bebop #musiceducation #jazzeducation #sax #saxophone
Welcome to our lesson on “White Christmas,” jazzvideolessons.net/standards-studies/white-christmas
One of the most popular and enduring holiday songs of all time. Written by Irving Berlin and first performed by Bing Crosby in 1942, “White Christmas” has since become a holiday classic, with countless cover versions by artists from a wide range of genres.
In this lesson, we will explore the history of the song, its melodic and harmonic structure, and some of the key musical elements that make it such a timeless holiday favorite. We will also look at the Charlie Parker harmonization and I will give you some exercises to practice bebop vocabulary and scales as well as an etude.
Whether you are a seasoned musician or a beginner, this ‘White Christmas’ lesson will provide you with a deeper understanding of this classic holiday tune and help you appreciate its enduring appeal.
#jazz #christmas #bebop #musiceducation #jazzeducation #sax #saxophone
