MUSC 204 - Improvisation

2 Credits

Basic, intermediate and advanced elements of jazz theory, improvisation and repertoire. Open to all instrumentalists and qualified vocalists.

Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 116
Course Note Previously MUSIC 204.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Music majors/minors with a strong grasp of theory and instrumental fundamentals who wish to pursue jazz and improvised music.
Active Date 2011-08-08

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
AA

Humanities Area II
Performance

Course Outline
Theory Seventh chords and their extensions Harmonic progressions ii-V-I Blues changes Pentatonic and blues scales Basic rhythmic styles Improvisation 12-bar blues 32-bar pop song form Repertoire Jazz standards Contemporary pop songs

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to improvise on a 12-bar blues.

Demonstrate the ability to improvise on a 32-bar popular song form.