MUS 343 - Jazz Improvisation II

Institution:

Jacksonville University

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Description:

Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Jazz Improvisation I or consent of the instructor. This course serves as a continuation of Jazz Improvisation I. It combines the elements of jazz theory and harmony with the building blocks of the improvised solo. Involves additional modal and chord scale relationships, an extensive approach to the major and minor ii-V-I progression, the blues form, blues chord substitutions, harmonic applications of the melodic minor scale, advanced melodic structures, sectional forms, jazz repertoire, and jazz solo analysis. This course will combine a lecture / practicum format with reading and written assignments.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jacksonville.edu

Phone Number:

(904) 256-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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