MUSI 3355: Jazz Improvisation III

1 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: MUSI 3354
A continuing methodology designed to improve jazz improvisation, for any instrument and application in jazz, that focuses on melodic minor derivations, cycling altered dominants, pentatonic concepts, and non-traditional harmonies.

Course Learning Outcomes
- Memorization and application of improvisation concepts to jazz standard repertoire including
modal tunes, non-standard form, and expanded blues.
- Study clave and Afro-Cuban influence on jazz.
- Application of chord/scale relationships to chord progressions
- Develop listening skills for the jazz idiom
- Perform and transcribe relevant solos from the jazz idiom
- Comping techniques furthered for rhythm section players.