Vocal Improvisation 1

Classes for Vocalists, Fundamentals and Musicianship for Vocalists

Students will learn the basic concepts of improvisation with topics including rhythmic syllables and spoken scat, basic root motion and guide tones, stylistic approach, and use of melody for soloing. Students will also be introduced to basic chord types and their function. They will learn to recognize chord spellings and will begin to improvise over 12-bar Blues progressions.

Suggested prerequisite: Ear Training 1