MUS 120 Jazz Theory Fundamentals
This course serves as an introduction to jazz oriented theory application. It involves the study of vertical chord harmony and its relationship to horizontal scale harmony as it applies to the building blocks of the improvised jazz solo. The course incorporates historical perspectives on the evolution of jazz theory and harmony. Examples in the form of musical models based on these perspectives are placed into exercises for the development of aural skills and technical facility. Basic harmonic analysis of jazz repertoire and the development of fundamental keyboard skills will also be addressed. A grade of C or better is required in this course in order to advance.
Prerequisite
MUS 141 with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite
MUS 142, MUS 158, and MUS 306
Offered
Spring, even years