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JAZZ1007: Jazz Improvisation 2

2025 unit information

This class covers improvisation techniques including identification of key centres, selection of appropriate scales and other melodic considerations, rhythmic considerations and accuracy of time and pitch. A list of set repertoire will be provided.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Jazz
Credit points 3
Prerequisites:
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JAZZ1601
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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JAZZ1602
Assumed knowledge:
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None

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

  • LO1. demonstrate a further understanding of the jazz repertoire examined during this unit of study
  • LO2. apply these concepts to other pieces of jazz repertoire in their own jazz performance practice
  • LO3. demonstrate understanding of more advanced jazz harmonic and rhythmic considerations through successful performance.

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Semester 1 2024
Normal day Sydney
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Semester 2 2024
Normal day Sydney
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Semester 1 2025
Normal day Sydney
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Semester 2 2025
Normal day Sydney
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Semester 1 2020
Normal day Sydney
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Semester 2 2020
Normal day Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Remote
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Semester 1 2023
Normal day Sydney
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Semester 2 2023
Normal day Sydney

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