2009 Fall MUSIC 75-01
Bulletin Course Description The theory of jazz improvisation and its practical application to the different styles of jazz. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Finucane or staff
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title JAZZ IMPROVISATION I Department MUSIC Course Number 2009 Fall 75 Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Finucane,David A Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Students will become proficient at spontaneously composing single-note melodies over standard chord changes. Materials covered include:
1. Scales
2. Chords and arpeggios
3. Standard melodies and chord progressions
4. Historically important recordings
Students must perform weekly at each class and must perform at the semester-end concert.
Textbooks
TBD
Assignments
TBD
Exams
TBD
Term Papers
TBD
Grade to be based on
Written exercises and exams, and (since this is also a performance class) on the student's ability to execute adequately the covered material on his or her chosen instrument.
