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...I always loved Jazz and how every musician instinctively knew where his or her part was....




It is decidedly NOT "instinct".

Improvising Jazz properly involves the study of Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Modes, Scales, Chords, Chord Extensions, Rhythm, Intervals, Key Signatures, Chord Progressions, Basic Repertoire and I've likely left out a few things as well.


--Mac