MUSIC 108 - Jazz Improvisation Pt II

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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Description:

Further study of improvisation: performing improvised solos on standard chord changes and original compositions. The covered topics include altered dominant seventh chords, the 12 tone row, advanced blues, rhythm changes, turnarounds, learning tunes by ear, and improvising on them, extensions, substitute chords, modal harmony, free improvisation, note positions and other scales. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Music 107, or Consent of Department Chairperson. (Co-registration in Music 135.) 1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 777-7900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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