PSIM 235 - Improvisation in the Rock-R&B Idiom

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Description:

Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:PSIJ-221 or PSIM-231 Course Chair:M. Marvuglio/J. Odgren Required of:None Electable by:All Offered:Fall Description A study of basic blues playing in the rock and r&b blues idiom. The 8-, 12-, 16-, and 24-bar blues forms; improvisational techniques applied to inner form, solo analysis of leading and legendary blues players; weekly performances and written homework; weekly solo playing. Recommended for the beginning-to-intermediate improviser interested in this idiom.

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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