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MUSI 9A
Jazz Piano I

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Course Description

Development of the ability to play basic jazz piano arrangements from lead sheets in a variety of jazz styles using knowledge of jazz harmony, jazz piano techniques, and improvisational skills. Improvisational skill is developed through the application of provided scale choices and techniques for melodic development.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to play basic jazz piano arrangements in a variety of jazz styles using knowledge of jazz harmony and jazz piano techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to improvise on piano through the application of provided scale choices and the application of techniques for melodic development.

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Course Details

Units

1.5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
• Weekly Lab Hours: 2

Gen Ed

Non-GE Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Transferability

Transferable to both UC and CSU

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Formerly Statement

Formerly MUSI 9

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite(s)

Ability to play a keyboard instrument and read music

Advisory(ies)

ESL 261 and ESL 265, or ESL 461 and ESL 465, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5

Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

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