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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
MUSC 4A | Title:
JAZZ/ROCK/POP THEORY 1 |
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| Full Title:
Jazz, Rock, and Pop Theory 1 |
| Last Reviewed:3/8/2021 |
| 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 | 8 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
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
MUS 4A
Catalog Description:
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The study of music theory as it pertains to jazz, rock, and popular music. Topics include analysis and construction of chord progressions, analysis of rhythmic elements, transposing for wind instruments, and rhythm section writing. Students complete two arranging projects.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of MUSC 2A
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The study of music theory as it pertains to jazz, rock, and popular music. Topics include analysis and construction of chord progressions, analysis of rhythmic elements, transposing for wind instruments, and rhythm section writing. Students complete two arranging projects.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of MUSC 2A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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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: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | 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. Analyze chord progressions used in contemporary styles.
2. Arrange a pop standard using a jazz rhythmic interpretation.
3. Orchestrate music for a five-piece combo.
Objectives:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Analyze and create jazz, blues, and pop chord progressions.
2. Transpose musical notation for commonly used wind instruments.
3. Write bass lines in blues, jazz, rock, and Latin styles.
4. Write parts for drum set, keyboard, and guitar.
5. Prepare a complete musical score for performance.
Topics and Scope
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I. Intervals
II. Analysis and construction of triads
III. Analysis and construction of seventh chords
IV. Study of diatonic chord progressions
V. The Blues
A. Form and harmony
B. Melodic practices
VI. Ranges and transposition of wind instruments
VII. Notation for rhythm section
A. Piano and guitar chord charts
B. Bass lines
C. Drum set notation
VIII. Study of rhythmic devices used in contemporary styles
IX. Score preparation
Assignments:
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1. Exercises (4-6) in construction of intervals, triads, and seventh chords
2. Exercises (10-15) in analysis and construction of chord progressions
3. Two transposition exercises
4. Exercises (2-4) in eighth-note anticipation
5. Exercises (5-7) in writing bass lines
6. Two arranging projects
7. Midterm exam on intervals, chord construction, Blues harmony, and bass lines
8. Chord progression exam
9. Final exam (cumulative) including jazz chord progression and rhythmic alterations
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 problem solving assessments 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
40 - 45% |
| Homework problems, arranging projects | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
45 - 60% |
| Completion, musical analysis | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 15% |
| Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
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