MUSC 270 - Jazz and Pop Harmony

2.0 Credits
Continuation of topics in MUSC 170 at advancing levels of skill and understanding (was MUSIC 270). Prerequisite: MUSC 170 (was MUSIC 170) or instructor’s permission.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Play 7th chords with extensions at the keyboard. [COMMUNICATE]
Recognize 7th chords with extensions in jazz and popular songs. [REASON]
Play standard and advanced harmonic progressions using extended harmony. [COMMUNICATE]
Aurally analyze advanced jazz chord progressions involving ii V I variations. [REASON]
Create a functional bass line under complex jazz progressions. [REASON]
Arrange a jazz or popular song for vocal or instrumental ensemble. [REASON]