Mar 17, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog
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MUSC 141 - Jazz Improvisation I


1 Hour(s)

Prerequisite(s): Previous instrumental or vocal experience or instructor approval.
Jazz Improvisation I is an entry-level course for the student with little or no jazz improvisation experience, but prior instrumental or vocal music experience. Through written work and performance on the instrument of choice, the student will learn the basic elements of jazz improvisation. Topics to be covered will include identification and performance of basic intervals, major scales, Dorian modes, Mixolydian modes, major seventh chords, minor seventh chords, dominant seventh chords and the basic blues form.



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