MUS 240 Jazz Theory and Improvisation I
Three hours per week. Prerequisite: MUS 120. This course serves as an introduction to instrumental improvisation. It combines the elements of basic jazz theory and harmony with the building blocks of the improvised solo. The content of the first semester will include modal and chord scale relationships, jazz rhythms and phrase building, the blues progression, jazz repertoire, and jazz solo analysis. This course will combine a lecture/practicum format with reading and written assignments.
Prerequisite
MUS 120
Offered
Fall, even years