This is trickier, because it requires some homework on behalf of the band. (Concerning local bands beginning to play for dancers, this is usually the biggest problem that is easiest to fix that for some reason hardly ever gets fixed.) 2.Ī range of tempos appropriate for the primary dance being done. Even the greatest swing bands in the world would tire a dance floor out with five minute songs where every band member gets a few solo choruses per song. Short songs, around three minutes or under. In addition to what those guys say, a few tips I think help a group get started: 1. Until I can do so, I had a few quick notes on the subject.įirst off, I’ve asked this question in some way to every band leader I’ve interviewed. I think such an article, if done right, would require me interviewing quite a few musicians and dancers and researching the thoughts of the original big band musicians and jazz philosophers.

Recently asked: Wouldn’t it be great to do an article on how to train modern Jazz bands to play better for dancers?

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