MUS-147: Jamming in Jazz, Funk, Pop and Rhythm and Blues Styles

Course Description

This course practices how to solo effectively melodically and rhythmically on an instrument in several different styles such as Jazz, Funk, Pop and Rhythm & Blues using mostly one's ear. Appropriate music theory will be studied. Ear training will also be accomplished by “call and response” drills and listening to various recordings of these music styles. Students should have some basic music theory knowledge and will be expected to perform on an instrument (including voice). Students will practice active listening to examples of recordings in class. The class will practice performing complex polyrhythms and hemiolas by clapping and singing. Students will transcribe short phrases by repeated listenings and apply these memorized or notated phrases to similar harmonic progression forms or vamps in other compositions. Performing together in a group setting will be discussed and practiced as well. One-hour class per week

MUS-147 Sections for Spring 2013

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

MUS-147, Section 001

CRN #29416
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

John Nyerges

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 12, Room 126
Jan 22nd, 2013 – May 23rd, 2013Thursday
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 12, Room 126
Date(s) Jan 22nd, 2013 – May 23rd, 2013
Day / Time Thursday
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm