The jazz Improvisation for Percussion Instruments 5

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
173JIB5 Z 1 2T Czech winter

Subject guarantor

Radek KRAMPL

Name of lecturer(s)

Radek KRAMPL

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.

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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Note

none

Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans