MUSC 4A - Jazz, Rock, and Pop Theory 1

    Recent Professors
    Bennett Friedman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The study of music theory as it pertains to jazz, rock, and popular music. Topics include analysis and construction of chord progressions, analysis of rhythmic elements, transposing for wind instruments, and rhythm section writing. Students complete two arranging projects.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:00pm–3:45pm, Tue Thu 1:30pm–2:50pm