Results for MUSIC 20A: Jazz Theory

Introduces the language and sounds of jazz through listening, analysis, and compositional exercises. Students apply the fundamentals of music theory to the study of jazz. Prerequisite: Music 19, consent of instructor, or satisfactory demonstration of basic musical skills proficiency on qualifying examination on first day of class. This class is closed by design. Please register on the waitlist and show up on the first day of class to receive a permission number for enrollment.

Introduces the language and sounds of jazz through listening, analysis, and compositional exercises. Students apply the fundamentals of music theory to the study of jazz. Prerequisite: Music 19, consent of instructor, or satisfactory demonstration of basic musical skills proficiency on qualifying examination on first day of class. This class is closed by design. Please register on the waitlist and show up on the first day of class to receive a permission number for enrollment.

Approaches to improvisation and composed jazz lines through listening, transcribing, analysis, and compositional exercises. Topics include: chord/scale theory, melodic minor harmony, altered chords, and substitute harmony. Prerequisite: 20A or consent of instructor.

Students may pursue individual projects in jazz performance, theory, history, etc. Prerequisite: Music 20A or permission of instructor.