Improvisation on 21st-Century Grooves

ENFF-226

This class is an introduction to the more involved ENFF-326 class. We will experiment with mixing current grooves and unusual modes and harmonies in a jazz improvisation context. The purpose of this class is to bridge the divide between jazz harmonies and groove vamps by combining both. Furthermore, heavy emphasis is on melodic development techniques. By the end of this class you will have a working knowledge rock, funk, reggae, ska, dance hall, drum 'n' bass, reggaeton, house, 2step, 32nd note hi-hat grooves,  hip-hop, go-go, clipped and bounce beats. 

Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 4
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Fall, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
ENS
Course Chair
Trineice Robinson-Martin
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