Improvisation (MUSC 1217)
An introductory level course focusing on jazz, swing and Latin standards. Major scale modes and arpeggios, chord progression analysis, major and minor cadences are emphasized. As well, the harmonic minor scale and its application to altered dominant chords are explored. 2:0:0
Course code: MUSC 1217
Credits: 2.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 3.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
Materials and Structures of Music 1103, Kodaly Solfege 1101 . No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Additional Information
- 7 major scale chord families
- 7 major scale modes
- Maj7, Min7, Dom7 and Min7b5 arpeggios
- Major and minor pentatonic scales
- Finger patterns on scales and arpeggios
- Analysis of standard chord progressions
- Rhythmic concepts
- Selected repertoire
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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