Advanced Improvisation on 21st-Century Grooves
Course Number
ENFF-326
Description
In this course, students 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 of rock, funk, reggae, ska, dance hall, drum 'n' bass, reggaeton, house, 2-step, 32nd note hi-hat grooves, hip-hop, go-go, and clipped and bounce beats.
Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 6
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
ENS
Course Chair
Trineice Robinson-Martin
Taught By