MUSC 221 - Jazz Theory and Aural Skills (3)

This course introduces the following jazz theory topics: jazz harmony and materials, basic musical forms, composition, techniques of harmonization and reharmonization, and substitution. Students will also develop their aural recognition of basic jazz materials throughout the course, including modes of the major and melodic minor scale, chords including extensions and alterations, and pentatonic, diminished, and whole tone scales. Basic musical forms are learned through composition projects.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Course ID: 55601
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite: MUSC 126 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.