Improvisation Jazz Instruments 2
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174IJN2 | Z | 2 | 2T | Czech | summer |
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Name of lecturer(s)
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
Nejsou.
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
- Percussion Instruments-Jazz (Bc) (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)
- Double Bass-Jazz (Bc) (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)
- Piano-Jazz (Bc) (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)
- Guitar-Jazz (Bc) (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)
- Saxophone-Jazz (Bc) (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)