Music 1091 - Jazz Theory I

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

Jazz Theory I introduces the jazz music language as a preparation for the study of improvisation. The course study consists of basic music theory including music-reading skills and notation, scales, intervals, and triads. An introduction to extended tertian chords as derived from the 21 modes of the major, melodic, and harmonic minor scales forms the basis of the jazz harmonic language. The study of chord progression and chord substitution, song form and the blues prepares the student for a detailed study of the modern jazz language.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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