Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course will focus on developing your understanding and application of intermediate jazz harmony concepts. Building upon the foundational knowledge gained in Jazz Harmony 1, this course will delve deeper into chord voicings, chord progressions, and harmonic analysis in the context of jazz music.
The course will cover the following topics:
- Secondary dominants
- Modes
- Modal interchange
- Reharmonization
- Guidetone Lines
- Voice Leading
- Major and Minor line cliches
- Slash chords
- Available tensions
- Advanced Blues writing
Throughout the course, students will engage in practical exercises and projects, applying their knowledge to real-world musical examples. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of jazz harmony and be able to confidently navigate complex chord progressions, adding depth and sophistication to their playing and compositions.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
- 14 Sections
- 24 Lessons
- 12 Weeks
- Week1In Week 1 we review a little from Harmony 1 and learn our first new concept in Jazz Harmony 2: Secondary Dominants.2
- Week 2In Week 2 we learn about Extended Dominants, Harmonic Rhythm and Stress Patterns and II - V - I progressions.3
- Week 33
- Week 43
- Week 54
- Week 63
- MIDTERMThe midterm will include everything we've seen so far up until week 6.2
- NO CLASS ON MARCH 11TH AND 18TH0
- Week 73
- Week 83
- Week 9 REMINDER: THIS CLASS WILL BE ON THURSDAY 6TH @ 10AM3
- Week 103
- Week 113
- Week 120
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Course Features
- Lectures 24
- Quizzes 1
- Duration 2 hours each lecture
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 6
- Assessments Yes