Chabot College
Fall 2007
Course Outline for Music 11B
Jazz Improvisation II
Catalog Description:
11B - Jazz Improvisation II
(May be repeated 3 times.)
2 units
Exotic scales, altered chord construction, and development of modal and intervalic concepts used in
avant garde jazz improvisation. Techniques used in composing and arranging for small ensembles.
Prerequisite: MUSA 11A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher). 7 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 122.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, students should be able to:
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develop recognition and construction of chords;
demonstrate standard and substitute chord changes;
construct major scales used for jazz improvisation;
demonstrate melodic patterns used for jazz improvisation;
demonstrate practical application in small group performance;
perform blues patterns;
develop recognition of altered chords.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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construct scales used for Jazz Improvisation in Minor keys;
demonstrate melody harmonization;
perform techniques for constructing original melodies;
demonstrate practical application in small group performance at an intermediate level;
construct ranges and transpositions for all instruments;
develop arranging techniques for small group consisting of eight instruments including rhythm
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Course Content:
1. Scales used for Jazz Improvisation in Minor keys
2. Melody harmonization
3. Techniques for constructing original melodies
4. Practical application in small group performance at an intermediate level
5. Ranges and transpositions for all instruments
6. Arranging techniques for small group consisting of eight instruments including rhythm section
Methods of Presentation:
1. Individual performance
2. Lecture
3. Use of recordings
4. Use of Aebersold room
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Preparation of assigned musical selections
b. Preparation of assigned technical studies
c. Completion of assigned concert listening
Chabot College
Course Outline for Music 11B, Page 2
Fall 2007
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress (continued):
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Auditions with instructor
b. Periodic review of assigned musical selections
c. Progress testing of assigned technical studies
d. Final performance evaluation
Textbook(s) (Typical): None
Special Student Materials: Musical instrument as appropriate
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Revised: 11/15/06