JAZZ THEORY & COMPOSITION

Name: JAZZ THEORY & COMPOSITION
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MUSIC 229

课程描述

Introduction to the applied theory of functional tonal and modal jazz harmony; analysis of song forms from the standard jazz repertoire; study of reharmonization techniques, chord substitution, and types of chord voicings; principles of melodic writing and motivic development, jazz counterpoint, and voice-leading considerations; and writing for common instruments in jazz ensembles. Students will analyze compositions from the standard jazz repertoire and apply the principles studied to create their own compositions for small jazz ensemble.

先修课程

MUSIC 122 and MUSIC 172

满足要求

MUSIC 329

学分

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开课时间

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平均绩点

3.88

8.55% 相比历史数据

完成率

100%

2.38% 相比历史数据

A率

87.5%

4.51% 相比历史数据

班级规模

67.44% 相比历史数据

Cumulative Grade Distribution

教师 (2026 Summr)

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