MUSIC 107 — Jazz Improvisation Pt I
Fundamentals of improvisation; performing improvised solos, both on standard chord changes and original compositions. Topics covered include: ear training, II-V-I progressions, substitutes of the Ii-V-I progression, simple blues, bebop scales, intervals and random chord exercises which lead to altered dominants and more contemporary concepts. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.