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IMPR1041: Improvised Music 1

2023 unit information

This unit will enable students to learn improvisation techniques that will enhance their performance practice irrespective of their primary discipline. There is a rich history of improvisation in many musical genres, much of it has fallen out of favour in contemporary practice. The study of improvising using fundamental rhythmic, melodic and harmonic concepts across various genres and styles of music will provide the students with new knowledge, and/or expand on existing knowledge.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Jazz
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. improvise using clearly defined methods and materials
  • LO2. demonstrate basic practical skills relating to rhythm and meter, co-ordination, pitch, form and harmony
  • LO3. work as an active participant in a collaborative, group-based creative process
  • LO4. present clear and concise analysis of musical works and texts in both written and oral form.

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Semester 1 2020
Normal day Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
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Semester 1 2021
Normal day Sydney
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Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
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Semester 1 2022
Normal day Sydney
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Semester 1 2023
Normal day Remote
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Semester 1 2023
Normal day Sydney
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