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MUS 355 - Jazz Improvisation III


Description:
Advanced basic jazz improvisational techniques for upper-division wind instruments, percussion, guitar, acoustic bass, and keyboard instruments. May be repeated for up to 2 credits.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: MUS 354.

Credits: (1)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate chord/scale relationships on their instrument at an advanced level.
  • Aurally recognize, read and write chord/scales at an advanced level.
  • Aurally recognize, read and write chord progressions at an advanced level.
  • Demonstrate guide tones in all 12 keys on their instrument at an advanced level.
  • Transcribe rhythm, melody and harmony at an advanced level.
  • Demonstrate transposition of melodies and compressions on their instrument at an advanced level.
  • Demonstrate memorization of all assigned jazz standards at an advanced level.
  • Demonstrate competent improvisation concepts over chord changes at an advanced level.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/17/2011



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