Improvisation Jazz Instruments 2

Subject guarantor:

Jaromír HONZÁK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří SLAVÍK, Jaromír HONZÁK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Basic introduction to improvisation techniques on a given harmony. A basic good orientation in functional harmony and forma schemes. Prompt analysis of chord markings. Arranging voices on given harmony material. Basic jazz phrasing necessary for interpreting some chamber and symphonic compositions (ex. L. Bernstein).

Mode of study:

Common classes for all students in the bachelor's study program. Predominately collective exercises supplemented by individual consultations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No prerequisites.

Recommended optional programme components:

Concert attendances and listenings to music not only for percussion.

Course contents:

Improvisation technique on a given harmony. Differences and manners of use of linear and horizontal improvisation. Functional harmony, formal analysis, study of harmonies. Reading chord markings including regional and historical differences. Arranging voices for given harmony material. Simple forms (Blues, AABA, etc.) Sacred and ethnic scales, pentatonic, altered and othre artificial scales. The tectonics of an improvised melody. Fundamentals of re-harmonization.

Recommended or required reading:

Karel Velebny - Jazzova praktika

Mongo Santamaría - Come Candela

Joao Donato - Sabor

Alice Gomez - Gitano

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lectures, collective and individual exercises, listening to and analysis of example.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Initiative and creative approach throughout the whole semester (Instructor assessment)

Course web page:

Note:

Nejsou.

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Bicí nástroje-jazz (Bc) (next compulsory subject)
• Obor Saxofon-jazz (Bc) (next compulsory subject)
• Obor Klavír-jazz (Bc) (next compulsory subject)
• Obor Kontrabas-jazz (Bc) (next compulsory subject)