Jazz and Contemporary Keyboard Skills I. ((1 Credit))

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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1160 or demonstration of equivalent keyboard proficiency Introduces and develops chord construction, common jazz and contemporary keyboard voicings, basic rhythmic comping for jazz and popular styles with an emphasis on interpreting lead sheets and chord charts. Identify chord symbols, voice-leading through common chord progressions, building basic voicing structures, recognizing common song forms, and performing simple improvised accompaniment on the keyboard. Course lab fee of $36 applies. Lab Access fee of $14 applies.