32-2381 Techniques for Improvisation I

This course is based on the premise that improvisation and composition are one. Course covers extensive identification and performance of scales, chords, and important jazz solos. Students learn to improvise by developing compositional skills and applying techniques used in historically significant jazz solos.

3 Credits
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 32-1110 Aural Skills I and 32-1120 Theory I and 32-2132 Keyboard II