Overview
Description
Exploration of various rhythmic components of jazz music. Lecture/demonstrations will focus on African American, Sub-Saharan African, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and Balkan music cultures.
Units
Lecture1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- analyze and demonstrate various rhythmic aspects of jazz such as swing feel and beat placement.
- compose pieces using hocketing principles of Ewe music of Ghana.
- compose and perform within musical forms that utilize odd and mixed meters.