MUSI 4784/6784

Jazz Improvisation I
Credit Hours:
1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.

The study of chords and corresponding scales and how they are used in jazz context. Students will practice the skill of creating melodies on all chord/scales qualities. Students will study a variety of song forms used in the jazz style, 12-bar major blues, 12-bar minor blues, 32-AABA song form.

 

Prerequisites:
Permission of major
Semester Offered:
Fall
Spring
Summer