JS 529 - Melodic Rhythms in Jazz Improvisation

Institution:

The New England Conservatory of Music

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Description:

Focuses on the awareness and development of rhythms in creating a jazz language. For much of one's studies the focus is on which notes to play; this course takes a different perspective by examining which rhythms one can use to organize those notes. The concepts of swing, metric modulation, and polyrhythms are also included in this course. (2 credits) Bergonzi

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

necmusic.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 585-1100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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