»MUS 312J Jazz Musicianship VI

Course objective:
Advanced level ear training with emphasis on transcribing. Analysis of melodies and harmonic progressions from classic jazz recordings.

Five transcriptions will be due during the semester. Each transcription will be a minimum or 4 choruses of blues or 2 choruses of a 32 bar tune. The transcription must be written legibly on manuscript paper with chord changes. A CD or cassette must accompany all transcriptions. Be prepared to play and discuss all aspects of each solo transcription including melodic development, scales, modes, rhythm, etc.

10 ear training quizes will cover:
Rhythmic Dictation Melodic Dictation Harmonic Dictation to include: Diatonic Chord Progressions, Chromatic Bass Movement, II-V's, Altered Chords: Major Triads over 3rd and 7th in left hand.

Grades will be calculated as follows:
50% Transcriptions
25% 10 Ear training quizzes
25% Final cumulative ear training exam

Attendance policy:
Grade will be lowered 1/3 for every class missed over 10% of the total number of classes. You are allowed 4 "absents" before your grade will be affected.

Week
1 Ear Training Quiz #1
2 Ear Training Quiz #2
3 Ear Training Quiz #3
4 First Transcription Due
5 Ear Training Quiz #4
6 Second Transcription Due
7 Ear Training Quiz #5
8 Ear Training Quiz #6
9 Third Transcription Due
10 Ear Training Quiz #7
11 Ear Training Quiz #8
12 Fourth Transcription Due
13 Ear Training Quiz #9
14 Ear Training Quiz #10
15 Fifth, Final Transcription Due