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May 13, 2024
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2011-2012 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]
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MUSC 632 - Graduate Improvisation II2 credits Improvisational styles, techniques, and devices are studied. Intervallic improvisation, and advanced pentatonic concepts are addressed, as well as study of the pioneers of jazz improvisation through recorded solos that mark turning points of improvisation. Topics include melody embellishment, improvising in phrases, silence, time-feel, pacing, syncopation, chord tone soloing, dynamics, non-harmonic triads, contracting and expanding chord duration, tri-tonic cells, sustaining peak points, and unaccompanied soloing.
Prerequisites MUSC*631
Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
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