[Dixielandjazz] phrasing

[Jim Kashishian]

Larry wrote:
It's like talking in complete thoughts that have meaning to the listener so
it's not just a string of notes played for a certain length of time.

A musical phrase is very much like a speaking phrase.  I find it amazing
that so many singers breath at the most unusual places, but if they were to
speak the vocal, instead of sing it, they would never, ever breath in that
spot.

Good to know the words of songs, also, even if you're honking it.  The words
will hint as to where the breathing should be.  

Remember the charts that used to have the breathing marks, using a small
coma at the top of the notes?  I always found those useful, and of course
worked well in a big band situation.

Jim