Jazz Vocal Improvisation
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Overview
Subject area
MUS
Catalog Number
35703
Course Title
Jazz Vocal Improvisation
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Description
This course provides students with fundamental concepts and language needed to improvise over chord progressions using the piano as our reference. Over three semesters we will: learn linear shapes that can be transposed to 12 keys and sung in tunes to connect the 7-3 of the ii-V-I in major and minor; embellish the basic linear shapes with chromatic approach language; transcribe and assimilate melodic ideas from recorded solos; and write and sing solos over standard and jazz tunes. Repeatable 3 times.
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
Yes
Total Completions Allowed
3
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