Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

Mus 471 Advanced Jazz Improvisation I

Advanced concepts of jazz improvisation. Principles of pentatonics, diminished harmonies, inside-outside playing, synthetic scales, and free improvisation. Instructor approval required. This is the first course in a sequence of three: Mus 471, Mus 472, and Mus 473.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Mus 271, Mus 272, and Mus 273.
  • Up one level
  • 400