MUSIC 138 - Jazz Piano I

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    Prerequisite
    Other: Conditional Enrollment: Ability to sing or play an instrument acceptably, determined by instructor through audition. Recommended Preparation: MUSIC 130 or MUSIC 134, Concurrent participation in at least one of the following ensembles: 030A, 032, 125, 126, 127, or 151; and enrollment in at least one of the following major preparation courses: 101, 102, 103, 104, 121, 122, 123, or 124.
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    Description
    Individualized study of level I jazz piano literature, techniques, and theory: Overview of jazz piano styles, beginning approaches to comping, major 7, dominant 7, and minor 7 chords as well as 3-note voicings, introduction to improvisation-the blues scale, class performances. Progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement evaluated through a juried performance.