Jazz Improvisation Techniques 3

PSIJ-322

An intermediate-level course introducing approaches to improvisation that require a solid background in harmonic and tonal concepts. Techniques covered include rhythmic activity, chord tone soloing, articulation, upper structure triads, dynamics, and soloing with full and partial rhythmic section accompaniment and also with hi-hat only. Development of effective practice skills. Music from various periods of jazz (swing, bop, postbop, and contemporary) will be used for demonstration, practice, and performance activities. Classes are leveled and instrumentally balanced; students perform weekly.

Credits

Prerequisites

PSIJ-321 or overall ensemble rating 6

Required Of

None

Electable By

All B.M. and P.D. students

Major Elective for

Performance

Semesters Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Location

Boston

Department

ENS

Course Chair

Sean Skeete

Taught By

Mike Tucker

Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.