Principles of Extended Harmony
A practical study of basic principles of extended chord harmony. Voicings and voice leading of extended chords. Examination of basic diatonic and chromatic chord functions. Improvisation techniques based on tonal centers and harmonic targets. Identification and application of nonharmonic tones. Harmonic and melodic ear training. Transcription and analysis.
Pre-requisites: 16300. Co-requisites: 32300, 27500. 4 hr./wk.; 4 cr.
Principles of Functional Harmony
Diatonic and chromatic idioms of tonal organization in standard jazz repertory and "Rhythm Changes." Basic principles of chord substitution and reharmonization. An examination of bebop harmonic and melodic vocabulary and chromatic approach vocabulary. Harmonic and melodic ear training. Transcription and analysis.
Pre-requisites: 35700, 27500. Co-requisites: 32400, 27600. 4 hr./wk.; 4 cr.
Advanced Principles of Functional Harmony
Advanced chromatic idioms of tonal organization. An examination of the blues and blues content in related and unrelated forms. Diminished scale harmony and the diminished cycle of chord substitution. Applied chord scale theory and extended harmony. Harmonic and melodic ear training. Transcription and analysis.
Pre-requisites: 35800, 27600. Co-requisites: 42300. 4 hr./wk.; 4 cr.
Nonfunctional Harmony, Modalism and Bitonality
Nonfunctional idioms and non-tonal harmonic organization. Bitonality and upper-structure triads. Modal jazz and free jazz. Thirds relations and "Coltrane changes." Advanced reharmonization using bass functions including pedal point, ostinato and linear techniques. Harmonic and melodic ear training. Transcription and analysis.
Pre-requisites: 45700. Co-requisites: 42400. 4 hr./wk.; 4 cr.
Elementary techniques for playing piano in jazz style. Chord identifications. Techniques for accompanying with or without melody, and with or without bass. Standards and jazz tunes. Extended chords.
Co-requisites: 35700 or permission of the Department. 2 hr./wk.; 2 cr.
Continuation of Music 27500. Blues. Altered dominant chords. Stride style. Harmonic complexities. Standards and jazz tunes.
Pre-requisites: 27500; Co-requisites: 35800 or permission of the Department. 2 hr./wk.; 2 cr.
Basic exercises for developing skills in sight reading and rhythmic execution. Sight reading arrangements and charts. Ear training. Techniques for effective practicing and memorization. Playing in various keys and developing transposition skills. Interpreting meters and related jazz styles. Memorization of standard jazz repertoire. Techniques for combo performance and small ensemble performance.
Co-requisites: 35700, 27500. 4 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
Learning standard jazz repertory in various styles through memorization of chosen repertoire and performance. Emphasis on developing skills for small group performance.
Pre-requisites: permission of the Department. 2hr./wk.; 1 cr.
Intermediate exercises for developing skills in sight reading and rhythmic execution. Sight reading arrangements and charts. Ear training. Techniques for effective practicing and memorization. Playing in various keys and developing transposition skills. Interpreting meters and related jazz styles. Memorization of standard jazz repertoire. Techniques for combo performance and small ensemble performance.
Pre-requisites: 32300, 27500. Co-requisites: 35800, 27600. 4 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
Learning standard jazz repertory in various styles through memorization of chosen repertoire and performance. Emphasis on developing skills for small group performance.
Pre-requisites: 32301 or permission of the Department. 2hr./wk.; 1 cr.
Advanced intermediate exercises for developing skills in sight reading and rhythmic execution. Sight reading arrangements and charts. Ear training. Techniques for effective practicing and memorization. Playing in various keys and developing transposition skills. Interpreting meters and related jazz styles. Memorization of standard jazz repertoire. Techniques for combo performance and small ensemble performance.
Pre-requisites: 32400, 27600. Co-requisites: 45700. 4 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
Learning standard jazz repertory in various styles through memorization of chosen repertoire and performance. Emphasis on developing skills for small group performance situations. In addition to standard performance practices, experimental approaches will be introduced, including playing in odd and changing meters, transposing, and playing in alternative rhythmic approaches.
Pre-requisites: 32401 or permission of the Department. 2hr./wk.; 1 cr.
Advanced exercises for developing skills in sight reading and rhythmic execution. Sight reading arrangements and charts. Ear training. Techniques for effective practicing and memorization. Playing in various keys and developing transposition skills. Interpreting meters and related jazz styles. Memorization of standard jazz repertoire. Techniques for combo performance and small ensemble performance.
Pre-requisites: 42300. Co-requisites: 45800. 4 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
Advanced exercises for developing skills in sight reading and rhythmic execution. Sight reading arrangements and charts. Ear training. Techniques for effective practicing and memorization. Playing in various keys and developing transposition skills. Interpreting meters and related jazz styles. Memorization of standard jazz repertoire. Techniques for combo performance and small ensemble performance.
Pre-requisites: 42301 or permission of the Department. Co-requisites: 45800. 4 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
From Its Origins to 1950
An examination of the roots of jazz and its stylistic evolution and major contributors up to 1950. Emphasis will be placed on detailed listening assignments, a 3500 word writing requirement and readings.
Pre-requisites: 10100 and English 11000 or equivalent. Pre- or Co-requisites: 21000 or equivalent. (W) 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr. Primarily for BM jazz majors.
From 1950 to the Present
An examination of the trends in jazz and its major contributors since 1950. Emphasis will be placed on detailed listening assignments, a 3500 word writing requirement and readings.
Pre-requisites: 10100 and English 11000 or equivalent. Pre- or Co-requisites: 21000 or equivalent. (W) 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr. Primarily for BM jazz majors.
Eight one-hour lessons per semester. Student progress is assessed by a juried examination at the end of each semester. Designed for BM jazz students.
Pre-requisites: BM audition. Co-requisites: 4 other credits of music major courses. May be taken up to eight times. 2 cr.
