MUSC 036APOP–JAZZ THEORY

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Prerequisite: MUSC 001A or MUSC 040 or placement based on the music assessment process. Analysis and synthesis of common jazz and pop harmonic progressions and melodies. Study of chord families and functions, the ii-V-I progression with variations and proper voice leading techniques. Major, minor, modal jazz scales, and chord construction: triads through 13ths with alterations. Ear training. Recommended for students interested in jazz and popular music theory. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grade Mode: L, A