MUSC 40A - Jazz Improvisation - I

2 units
Development of performance skills for lead-sheet interpretation: response and interplay, ear-training for improvisers, basic chord-scales and jazz vocabulary. Vocal, instrumental, and transcription exercises. In-class performance. Emphasis will be placed on blues, modal compositions, and simple song forms.

Misc/Lab: Seminar 1 hour/activity 2 hours.

Pre/Corequisite(s): MUSC 1A, MUSC 1B and MUSC 25A; or equivalent.
Grading: Letter Graded

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