MUS 117 - Jazz Theory I

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: MUS 114 (C or Higher) and MUS 116 (C or Higher) and MUS 122 (C or Higher)

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: MUS 117 is a study of jazz music theory, including chord and scale construction and nomenclature; elementary principles of chord voicing and arrangements, chord/scale relationships, and blues, AABA and other song forms. Analysis of jazz solo transcriptions as well as basic keyboard skills will be emphasized, in addition to required listening to exceptional examples of standard jazz recordings, and attending jazz concerts.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None