MUTH 265 - Jazz Improv I

2 hours
This course introduces common-practice techniques used in jazz improvisation. The course has five areas of study: learning various jazz improv concepts and techniques; listening to examples of these concepts; practicing and mastering the concepts; learn and play solo transcriptions; demonstrate knowledge and use of these concepts. Students exhibit the skills and techniques by playing solos which are either written or played spur of the moment. Topics include mastering various scales and common jazz improv techniques, learning and analyzing iconic solo transcriptions. Prerequisite(s): MUTH 260 and permission of the instructor. UG