Music

MUS2143Introduction to Jazz Theory3 ch (3C)

Students will gain an understanding of the theoretical concepts of the jazz language. This includes chords, scales and modes, chord construction and terminology, typical jazz melodies, bass lines and rhythms. The purpose of the course is to give a basic vocabulary used in the jazz idiom. Students will develop the capacity to converse musically and verbally with other musicians and learn a theoretical foundation that will assist in future self-teaching. Restriction: Credit may not be obtained for both FNAT 2143 and MUS 2143.