South Indian Rhythmic Solfege and Jazz/ Global Music 2

Course Number
PSW-351
Description
This class is a continuation of South Indian Rhythmic Solfege 1. It continues to work on strengthening basic pulse. Complex polyrhythms are learned by vocal recitations and hand-clapping patterns. These exercises and patterns are then applied to students' instruments and used in improvisation. Emphasis is placed on superimposing different groupings over various meters, thus creating interesting phrasings and broadening students' rhythmic vocabulary. West African, Afro-Cuban, and Indian rhythms will also be covered. Play-along recordings with different harmonic progressions will be used, and the students will have a chance to record their performances in class. Improving swing feel will also be emphasized. Solo transcriptions of jazz and classical Indian music will be used as examples of superimposed rhythmic groupings and subdivisions. Students are also expected to invent their own exercises and be able to perform them in class. Examples of these rhythmic concepts in composition will also be discussed.
Credits
2
Prerequisites
PSW-350
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
PERF
Course Chair
Karen Bell
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