Improvisational Studies 200

Course aim

To further develop the student's facility in the technical and stylistic aspects of improvisation, and continue to develop an understanding of key theory, aural principles and techniques and their application within a jazz context.

Course content

Techniques of the Bebop and post Bop era will be covered in order to develop the students' facility in the technical and stylistic aspects of improvisation. Ensemble repertoire will be used to provide a basis for these improvisations, with both harmonic and rhythmic aspects of improvisation being considered. Applying intermediate aural skills in a variety of contexts through an examination of the fundamental musical elements of intervals, scales, chords, rhythm, cord progressions and melody. The vocalisation of material will continue to be developed to support the underpinning constructs, with singing and dictation being the primary tools for internalising each area of study.

Textbook(s)

Various, Book of Readings

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical, Tutorial work

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.