MUSIC 235 - American Popular Music/Jazz Theory I

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An introduction to the study of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, compositional and improvisational concepts found in American music from well-established forms including jazz, blues, musical theatre, rock, rhythm & blues, country, among other emerging subgenera, and their relationship to other world and western art music’s. Emphasis is on developing a visual and aural understanding through analysis and listening examples. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 133; Minimum grade D; MUSIC 134(MUSIC_152); Minimum grade C;