MUS 353 - Jazz Improvisation I

Description:
Beginning basic jazz improvisation techniques for upper-division wind, percussion, guitar, acoustic bass, and keyboard instruments. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: MUS 246 and MUS 255.

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:
10/16/2008

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