PSIJ 280 - The Jazz Language

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

Subject:

Description:

Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:Overall ensemble rating 3 Course Chair:M. Marvuglio Required of:None Electable by:All Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description Performance-centered class emphasizing the essential elements of jazz language and vocabulary--chord scales, chord tones, approach notes and target notes, scale motifs and sequences, and lines. Focuses improvisational techniques into three areas: melodic, harmonic, and sonic. This course is designed as a menu of soloing devices from which students can select their personal course of study.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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

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