MUSI 130 - Beginning Jazz Improvisation

2 units
1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Enrollment Limitation: audition at first-class meeting (ability to perform music of moderate difficulty on an instrument or vocally)
Recommended Preparation: MUSI 101 or equivalent
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is a study of the basic techniques of jazz improvisation. Emphasis is placed on the study and application of scales, chords, patterns, and “licks” used by musicians to create improvisations on tonal, modal, and blues-based songs. Except for keyboards, amplifiers and drums, students must provide their own instruments for classroom performances.

(formerly Music 30ab)