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.
Jazz Improvisation I
Credit Hours:
1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Prerequisites:
Permission of major
Semester Offered:
Fall
Spring
Summer
Level: