Harmonic Considerations in Improvisation 1
Department - PERF
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - PSHR-321
Credits: 2
Course Chair: Carl Riley
Prerequisites: HR-212
Required of: Bass, brass, guitar, piano, string, vibraphone, and woodwind principal PERF majors
Electable by: All
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - PSHR-321
Exploration of the relationship between improvisation and harmonic context. Analysis of harmonically sophisticated music using analytical techniques from HR-212. The use of chord scales in improvisation and analysis of recorded jazz solos. Discussion of specific harmonic idioms and their related improvising styles. Solos of John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Woody Shaw, and other influential soloists.
Credits: 2
Course Chair: Carl Riley
Prerequisites: HR-212
Required of: Bass, brass, guitar, piano, string, vibraphone, and woodwind principal PERF majors
Electable by: All