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May 21, 2024
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MUSC 1090 - Jazz Improvisation Credit Hours: 2.00 Prerequisites: None
This course covers the principles and application of jazz theory, giving beginning improvisers the necessary musical theoretical tools they will need as a performing musician.
Contact Hours: 2
Center Campus
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate personal expression in performing jazz.
Objectives:
- Identify chord structures and function.
- Apply melodic patterns and development to chord progressions.
- Apply the principles of jazz theory in such a way as to render creative, spontaneous, musical statement through his instrument. (Improvise).
- Read and prepare lead sheets for combo‐group performance.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- Chord types
- Jazz scales related to chord types
- Common formula and cycle of fifths
- Blues chord progressions and blues scales
- Turn backs
- Melodic development
- Chord function in a tonal area and chord substitution
- Harmonic schemes on standard tunes
- Concept of ‘swing’ rhythmic interpretation
- Analyze a recorded jazz solo
- Ear development
- Original project
Primary Faculty Cook, Thomas Secondary Faculty Associate Dean Ternullo, Annette Dean Pritchett, Marie
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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