MMJ 525 - Jazz Improvisation

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

Subject:

Description:

Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:None Course Chair:L. McClellan Required of:MMJ Pedagogy emphasis Electable by:MMJ Only Offered:Fall Description A practical and in-depth study of improvisational techniques developed during various periods of jazz (swing, bebop, post-bop, contemporary). The course will focus on melodic development, harmonization, study and analysis of literature, and style development. Students will learn how to practice and develop the skills necessary for individual and group improvisation.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.