MUSC 43A - Jazz Theory and Improvisation I

Institution:

California State University-Sacramento

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Description:

First part of a two-semester study of jazz improvisation required of all jazz majors. Provides the student with basic and intermediate skills of creative improvisation styles in the jazz idiom. In order to expand the skill level of improvisation of each particular jazz student, this class will focus on four main areas of concentration: 1) listening, 2) scale and chord, development, 3) repertory development, 4) transcribing jazz solos. Prerequisite: MUSC 6 - or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csus.edu

Phone Number:

(916) 278-6011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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