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B.S. Degree in Commercial Music {17-18} - Commercial/Jazz Improvisation

Course Code
MUS 387  Credits 3 
Title Commercial/Jazz Improvisation 
Prerequisite MUS 287 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Development of approaches to melodic improvisation, guide tone exploration, and bebop “language. Continued stylistic investigation of different types of commercial and jazz music. Enhanced transcription techniques and aural skills.