PSIJ 346 - Thematic Development in Improvisation and Composition

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Berklee College of Music

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Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:Overall ensemble rating 4 Course Chair:M. Marvuglio Required of:None Electable by:All Offered:Spring, Fall Description Students learn to derive improvisatory vocabulary exclusively from a composition's original melody or theme and different methods of thematic development through the analysis of a wide range of jazz improvisations and classical compositions. Through various exercises and assignments, students apply the learned techniques to their instruments.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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