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

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Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2170 or demonstration of equivalent keyboard proficiency Builds on the jazz and contemporary keyboard skills developed in MUSC 2170 . Teaches open and closed position chord voicings using upper extensions. Introduces basic quartal voicings. Further develops hand independence through the performance of composed and improvised melodies in the right hand while comping with the left hand. Demonstrates sight-reading skills as applied to chord charts and lead sheets. Surveys advanced melodic and harmonic techniques over the Blues, ii-V-I, dominant cycles, tritone substitutions, diminished passing chords, and turnarounds with secondary dominants. Lab Access fee of $14 applies. Course Lab fee of $36 applies.