Analysis and Interpretation of Charlie Parker's Idiomatic Phrases in Improvisation

Charlie Parker, one of the pioneers of bebop, has established his iconic musical language through improvisational phrases. This article, focusing on Parker's classic recordings and transcriptions, draws upon relevant research from both domestic and international sources to systematically analyze his idioms from the perspectives of melody, harmony, and rhythm. The study reveals that Parker's improvisational language is both complex and highly individualized, with distinct characteristics in blues harmony, chromatic ornamentation, and arpeggios. This article further interprets these phrases from an aesthetic perspective, revealing their narrative, tension-releasing mechanisms, and stylistic symbolism. The study demonstrates that Parker's idioms not only established the core paradigm of bebop but also had a profound impact on subsequent jazz performance and education. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of Parker's musical language and provides theoretical insights for the study and teaching of jazz performers.