MSC 328 - Jazz Studies

Institution:

Providence College

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Description:

1 semester, 3 credits In this course, jazz performers develop basic musical and theoretical concepts and skills. Students study modal scales, tension theory, substitutions, and chromatic harmony as well as repertoires of jazz standards for analysis and performance to become functionally conversant with the jazz language. Solos of great masters also are transcribed, edited, and performed as a foundation for the study of improvisation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.providence.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 865-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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