Chasin' the Trane Woodwind Lab

ILWD-219

This course focuses on the study and application of the improvisational approaches developed by John Coltrane during his first three periods: hard bop, tonic systems, and modal jazz. For each of the three periods, Coltrane’s improvisational vocabulary, harmonic and rhythmic approach, repertoire, and unique techniques will be covered. Students will gain a working understanding of these various approaches as well as an ability to apply them to their own music in their own way. In-class playing, transcriptions, handouts, and systematic approaches will be covered. Transcriptions will be analyzed in class.

Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 3
Required Of
None
Electable By
Woodwind principals
Major Elective for
Performance
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
WWND
Course Chair
Walter Smith
Taught By
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