Course Description
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.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to transcribe an additional
recorded jazz solo as approved by instructor.
Athena Title
Jazz Improvisation I
Prerequisite
Permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will gain an understanding of melody/harmonic structure as well as song forms used in jazz style by playing on their respective instrument each class session.
Topical Outline
Gain knowledge of literature and gain fundamental skill in improvisation technique.
Syllabus