Piano Trio Lab 2

ENPN-113

A two-hour lab for Piano Performance Majors that focuses on advanced harmonic and rhythmic studies for the pianist and the rhythm section. Styles include Latin, Brazilian, Hard Bop and Modern. Class focuses on rhythmic accuracy, independence, using the left-hand as an integral part of building up solos, understanding of odd meters, such as 3/4, 5/4 and 7/4, rhythmic comping and the use of rhythmic motif displacement as a comping and soloing technique in various styles. Development of rhythm section language and musical communication with bass and drums.

Credits

Prerequisites

Overall ensemble rating 3

Required Of

None

Electable By

Piano principals

Semesters Offered

Fall, Spring

Location

Boston

Department

PIANO

Course Chair

Dave Limina

Taught By

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