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MUSC 2234 001 - Improvisation Theory II


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A continuation of the study of chordal structures of commercial music genres.

Emphasizes extemporaneous performance.

Students will learn to explain the techniques and structure of extended chords (9,11,13) and altered chords; analyze and transcribe appropriate improvised solos, and perform appropriate extemporaneous solos over altered ii-V7-I progressions, 32-bar song forms, and selected harmonic progressions.

Must have taken MUSC 2214 with a minimum grade of C.

Semester Hours 2 (2 lec/1 lab).

Instructor:

Jon Fox View Curriculum Vitae Email