Class from 9/27/2010 to 10/15/2010
taught by
Adam Nitti
. Enrollment
is open for this class and closes on
10/4/2010.
Course Description
An improvisational course for bass players that begins where the "Jazz Improvisation 1" course leaves off. This course explores such concepts as harmonic substitution, harmonization of the major and melodic minor scales, phrasing concepts for jazz, analyzation of tunes, and building a repetoire. Establishes scale/chord relationships and helps the aspiring improviser to understand and imply various tonalities. Recommended for players of all levels wishing to further their improvisational skills.
Suggested prerequisite courses: "Jazz Improvisation 1" or "Harmony and Theory 1."
Note that this course is the first half of the Jazz Improvisation 2 course. Combine with BI205-B to take the complete Jazz Improvisation 2 course.
Lesson 1: Review of Level 1 Concepts and Applications
Lesson 2: The Melodic Minor Scale and its Application
Lesson 3: Melodic Minor Derived Modes and Analysis
Lesson 4: Harmonizing the Melodic Minor Scale
Lesson 5: Implied Harmony and the Altered V Chord
Lesson 6: Melodic Minor Arpeggio Forms and Alternative Chord Forms
Lesson 7: Chordal Improvisation: Minor 7 Chords
Lesson 8: Chordal Improvisation: Major 7 Chords
Lesson 9: Chordal Improvisation: Dominant 7 Chords
Lesson 10: More Chordal Improvisation with Dominant 7 Chords
