introduction

The Duke Ellington Experience will teach you to recognize:

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• Duke's music when played
  
• how he used the piano
  
• how he conducted the orchestra
  
• his accompanist style

You will also be able to describe:

• How Duke provided contrast between instruments
  
• The "Ellington Effect"

Finally you will demonstrate how to musically create and experiment like the Duke.

Let's get started! Click on the Biography link.