MUS 46 JAZZ IMPROVISATION I

1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: MUS 10 or placement audition where students demonstrate skills equivalent to those learned in MUS 10.
Study of jazz theory, transcription, awareness of historically important jazz improvisers, and the internationalization of jazz rhythm. Provides students with the opportunity to develop technical command of instrument and fosters the ability to create stylistically appropriate improvised melodies. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in MUS 46 and 190.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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