Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

MUS 4050 - Jazz Theory I


Harmonic vocabulary, notational systems, and chord progressions in traditional jazz.

Requisites: MUS 2020 and 2040 and keyboard skills
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will develop the jazz theory knowledge necessary for creative and confident jazz improvisation, composition, arranging and analysis.
  • Students will gain insight into the improvisational and compositional techniques of jazz musicians.


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