MUSC 1036 - Improvisation Strategies

Credits: 1
Introduction to improvisation in a variety of musical styles. Topics will include: Blues Scale uses; pentatonic scales superimposed over Major 7th, Minor 7th and Dominant 7th chords; modes derived from : Major, Harmonic Minor, and Melodic Minor; chord/scale relationships including: secondary dominants, Sub V7 and Modal Interchange chords; common diatonic melodic patterns, chromatic approach note patterns and standard harmonic patterns all of which will explored through tunes drawn from a variety of styles. Additionally, there will be required readings and listening assignments. These various components will lead to a semester project that will include: research, analysis and performance components. May be taken twice for credit.

Prerequisite: MUSC 1030 and MUSC 1035