MUS 259 - Jazz Improvisation

Institution:

McKendree University

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Description:

Students will learn to improvise in a non-performance based setting through employing scale and chord studies, learning patterns in jazz, applying ear training exercises related to jazz, playing written transcriptions of solos, transcribing solos from an audio recording, and improvising during class. Prerequisite: Basic performance skills as a vocalist or instrumentalist. As needed.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.mckendree.edu/prospective/admissions/index.aspx

Phone Number:

(618) 537-4481

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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