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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
MUSC 5D | Title:
JAZZ IMPROVISATION 4 |
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| Full Title:
Jazz Improvisation 4 |
| Last Reviewed:5/11/2020 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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This course provides instrumental students with the tools and techniques for jazz improvisation at an advanced level. Analysis of harmonic and melodic materials, extensive listening, and performance exercises will assist the student in his/her development as an improvisor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MUSC 5C
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course provides instrumental students with the tools and techniques for jazz improvisation at an advanced level. Analysis of harmonic and melodic materials, extensive listening, and performance exercises will assist the student in his/her development as an improvisor.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSC 5C
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2015 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2015 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Improvise on standard jazz repertoire in a jazz combo setting utilizing advanced-level harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic procedures.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Perform the scales, modes, and arpeggios used in jazz improvisation.
2. Analyze jazz chord progressions, identifying appropriate scales, arpeggios, and/or melodic
patterns for improvisation.
3. Construct stylistically appropriate jazz lines from previously analyzed examples.
4. Compare and contrast styles of improvisation from recorded examples.
5. Evaluate harmonic and melodic development as it relates to style.
Topics and Scope
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I. Application of Substitute II and V Chords to Standard Jazz Repertoire
II. Stylistically Appropriate Use of Rhythm
III. Memorization and Improvisational Applications of Advanced Scales
A. Lydian Augmented
B. Locrian #2
C. Diminished
IV. Study and Application of Pentatonic Modes
V. Critical Study and Performance of Major Post-Bop Composers such as Shorter and Corea
VI. Study, Analysis, and Performance of Coltrane's Chord Substitutions
VII. Collaborative/Collective improvisation
VIII. Other Scales and Techniques
A. George Russell's Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization
B. Chromatic Elaboration of Static Harmony (CESH)
IX. Combo Performance and Rhythm Section Techniques
A. Bass lines
B. Comping: Voicings for piano and guitar
C. The role of the drummer
D. "Trading fours" and other ensemble techniques
X. Performance and Improvisation on Advanced Jazz Repertoire
Assignments:
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1. Most class sessions consist of drills in all keys, scale patterns, arpeggio exercises, ear training
(through instrumental "call and response"), and improvisational exercises based on pieces
from the standard jazz repertoire.
2. Approximately every two weeks the entire class session will be devoted to a performance of
the tune(s) we have been working on. Students will solo on each tune to the best of their
ability and rhythm section players should demonstrate good comping skills. These
performances are considered tests and are graded accordingly.
3. The final exam is an in-class performance.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
70 - 80% |
| Class performances | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
20 - 30% |
| Attendance and class participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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A New Approach to Jazz Improvisation, Volume 75: Countdown to Giant Steps. CD and text. Aebersold, Jamey. 1999 (classic)
The Real Book. 6th ed. Hal Leonard. 2005 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials
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