MUS 5580 - Jazz Improvisation I

Institution:

Western Michigan University

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Description:

A study and directed application of the fundamentals of jazz improvisation including basic chord and scale construction and recognition, harmonic function, chord-scale relationships and basic blues and popular song forms. All students will be required to develop aural and performance skills relative to those theory skills. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: MUS 1580 (or instructor consent) and 1610, "C" or better is needed in each class. Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students Credits: 2 hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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