Jazz Improvisation and Playing Techniques

It is a built up from MUS 2209 and emphasis is put on the development of an ear for jazz music as a basis for composition and performance. The course introduces further studies in chord types especially the major and minor 6th and 7th in all their renditions. Also, the course puts emphasis on the swing: rhythmic interpretation and rhythmic unity. Further study is directed to the analysis and development of melody. All the above subjected to regular and constant practices, at the same time enhancing the project build-up to be completed at the end of semester two of year three.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Objectives: 

• To train the ear as one of the tools for jazz and improvisation
• To broaden the harmonic vocabulary for jazz improvisation
• To broaden the use of the swing through rhythmic manipulation