The Jazz Language

Department - PERF
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - PSIJ-280

Performance-centered class emphasizing the essential elements of jazz language and vocabulary-chord scales, chord tones, approach notes and target notes, scale motifs and sequences, and lines. Focuses improvisational techniques into three areas: melodic, harmonic, and sonic. This course is designed as a menu of soloing devices from which students can select their personal course of study.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Carl Riley
Prerequisites: Overall ensemble rating 5
Required of: None
Electable by: All