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MUSC B8
Jazz Improvisation
This course is an introduction to the creative practice of improvisation for all instrumentalists and vocalists. Fundamentals of jazz theory are addressed through practical application, and musicianship skills are developed through dictation, transcription, analysis, and performance of standard jazz tunes, melodic patterns, rhythms, and chord progressions. Stu-dents will explore different stylistic and idiomatic approaches including motivic, harmonic, modal, and free improvisation.
Units: 1.0
Hours: 54.0
Prerequisites:
MUSC B2 - Basic Elements of Music
Min Grade: C
Min Grade: C