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MUSI 48C
Jazz Improvisation III


Course Description

Development of improvisational skill in the jazz idiom. More advanced analysis of scales, chords, and forms applicable to improvisational performance of advanced jazz songs. Ear training and transcribing solos is included. Participation in final recital is required.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate ability to perform Hard Bop and Funk styles while using advanced altered and diminished scales for improvisation.
  • Demonstrate through performance, the ability to play advanced alterations of all four chord types by playing more advanced patterns and sequences.

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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 68C

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite(s)
MUSI 48B or by instructor consent
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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