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Course Description

Summary

This course will review both diatonic and modal harmony as it applies to chord structures, chord progressions, scales used in jazz improvisation, how to interpret chord alterations, and how to identify key centers. We will learn how to translate the chord symbols found in “lead sheets” (music with only chord symbols and melody) and develop the necessary skills to create intelligent and musical improvised solos. Students must have the ability to read basic music notation and an understanding of major minor tonality.