Jazz Piano Trio 2

Department - PIANO
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - ENPN-P212

A two-hour lab for Piano Performance Majors that focuses on advanced harmonic and rhythmic studies for the pianist and the rhythm section. Styles include Latin, Brazilian, Hard Bop and Modern. Class focuses on rhythmic accuracy, independence, using the left-hand as an integral part of building up solos, understanding of odd meters, such as 3/4, 5/4 and 7/4, rhythmic comping and the use of rhythmic motif displacement as a comping and soloing technique in various styles. Development of rhythm section language and musical communication with bass and drums.

Credits: 1
Course Chair: Stephany Tiernan
Prerequisites: Take ILPN-122
Required of: None
Electable by: Piano principals