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USC JAZZ STUDIES

JAZZ IMPROVISATION I-IV

SCHEDULE

Be prepared to play the melody, chord changes, and improvise over the selected 2-3 tunes per week using outlines, arpeggios, and specific devices discussed in class.

This class is part of the applied sequence for jazz majors, and in some ways is modeled after applied lessons. Students will get feedback in daily classes and will also be graded with a final jury.


COURSE REQUIREMENTS and GRADE DETERMINATION
(See course syllabi below)

HANDOUTS:

JAZZ IMPROVISATION I | JAZZ IMPROVISATION II | JAZZ IMPROVISATION III | JAZZ IMPROVISATION IV

(Syllabus for MUSC219: Improvisation I)
(Transcription Assignment for Improvisation I)

(Syllabus for MUSC220: Improvisation II)
(Transcription Assignment for Improvisation II)

(Syllabus for MUSC219: Improvisation III)
(Transcription Assignment for Improvisation III)

(Syllabus for MUSC219: Improvisation IV)
(Transcription Assignment for Improvisation IV)

USC JAZZ: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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USC JAZZ STUDIES
For more information e-mail Bert Ligon at
bligon@mozart.sc.edu
Phone: 803.777.6565/803.777.4280

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