Embark on a journey of musical creativity with the Jazz Improvisation course. Under the tutelage of renowned jazz improviser Gary Burton, you'll explore the fundamental concepts of improvisation, unraveling the mental, melodic, and harmonic processes that drive spontaneous musical expression.
Throughout the course, you will delve into the language of improvisation, master various scales, identify harmonic motion in songs, and use guide tones to enhance your improvisational prowess. From storytelling to theme and variation, you'll uncover the intricate techniques that underpin jazz improvisation.
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Explore the art of jazz improvisation through six comprehensive modules. From understanding improvisation as a language to mastering harmonic motion and theme variation, this course offers a holistic approach to honing your improvisational skills.
Welcome to Jazz Improvisation, where you'll be introduced to the course's structure and connect with your fellow learners. Define your goals and understand how this course will unfold.
Dive into the intricate relationship between spoken language and music, exploring improvisation as a language. Craft your assignments and assess your understanding of this vital aspect.
Delve into the improviser's vocabulary, learning essential scales and modes for improvisation. Understand scale choices and expand your musical vocabulary through self-assessment.
Learn to make scale choices in real-time, understanding chord scales and finding the right scale for different musical contexts. Engage in self-assessment to enhance your scale choices.
Uncover the nuances of harmony for improvisers, identifying harmonic motion, using guide tones, and improvising with guide tones. Enhance your understanding through self-assessment activities.
Explore theme and variation in the context of jazz improvisation, analyzing songs and understanding the unfolding of a musical story. Conclude your journey with a comprehensive understanding of theme and variation.
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