MUS 154 - Jazz Improvisation

1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Study of jazz improvisation on various instruments. Includes rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic aspects of jazz styles. Also includes an emphasis on progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature.

Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

Course Learning Outcomes

Develop a conceptual approach to jazz improvisation.
Demonstrate basic abilities to improvise.
Experience playing a set of standards (tunes) in the jazz idiom.

Outline:

Rhythmic Awareness in the Jazz Idiom
Melodic Development in Relation to Modes
Fundamental Understanding of Chords
Perform Jazz Compositions with Improvisation

Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2019/2020