PSIJ 315 - Improvisation on Standard Songs

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:PSIJ-321 Course Chair:M. Marvuglio/J. Odgren Required of:None Electable by:All Offered:Fall Description Performance and analysis of standard songs used in jazz repertoire and the traditional forms and techniques used in creating them. Emphasis on repertoire, intros and endings, and tunes in different keys. Use of melodically based improvisation and paraphrased melodic interpretation. Improvisational principles using chord scales, guide tones, and other techniques. Some of the composers covered are Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, and Joe Henderson. The class will perform a recital at the end of the semester. This class is recommended for students considering taking PSIJ-322.

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2.00

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Lecture

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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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