February 2010 \ Premier Clinic \ Jazz \ Jazz Endings: Common Ways to Come to a Conclusion

Jazz Endings: Common Ways to Come to a Conclusion

Jeff Schroedl

Five jazz endings: Count Basie, Ellington, #IV, bVI-bVII-I and i-bII-i
Premier Guitar February 2010

from Hal Leonard Guitar Method Jazz Guitar
A good ending should bring the song to an obvious finish. The most common ending is the “triple tag,” which extends the song’s form by repeating the last four measures three times.

Following are some timeless devices that will ensure you “put the song to bed” safely.


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