MUS 240 Jazz Theory and Improvisation I
Three hours per week. 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. A grade of C or better is required in this course in order to advance.
Prerequisite
MUS 120 with a grade of C or better.
Offered
Fall, even years