MU 2203 - Jazz and Pop Harmony and Techniques (3)

The study of the harmonic and rhythmic idioms used in popular music and jazz. Covers the aural and written language of chord symbols, analysis and practical use of typical pop and jazz chord progressions and harmonies, the writing of lead sheets, using a “rhythm section,” and an introduction to commercial and jazz arranging techniques.

Prerequisite(s): MU 1201.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Category: Major Course
Note(s): The student must be enrolled in musicianship concurrently with all theory classes unless they have completed all musicianship courses for their degree program.