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JAZZ1622: Jazz Music Skills 2
2026 unit information
Harmony and Arranging Module: Deals with more advanced aspects of jazz music theory and arranging, such as voicing techniques for two to four horns, harmonisation of passing tones, clusters and other techniques. Students may be organised into ensemble-like groups and may be expected to bring their instruments to perform the works presented. Keyboard module: Puts theoretical concepts covered in both the Harmony and Arranging and Aural Modules into practice using keyboard instruments. Aural Module: Consolidates and expands upon concepts and skills introduced in Jazz Music Skills 1, and introduces compound intervals, open voicings, the addition of upper extensions to all chord types, and increasingly complex harmonic structures.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Jazz |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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JAZZ1621 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. recognise intervals within an octave
- LO2. identify all chord qualities including 9th chords with alterations
- LO3. transcribe short melodies and 8 bar chord progressions which make use of chromaticism
- LO4. analyse jazz arrangements and scores from a range of styles and eras
- LO5. write arrangements for small group jazz bands in jazz, Cuban-jazz and Bossanova styles
- LO6. develop a range of voicing styles in small group jazz ensembles
- LO7. complete a smaller-sized arrangement for a small group jazz band to be performed in class.
- LO8. perform a range of rhythmic patterns in a class format
- LO9. develop polyrhythmic skills in both body percussion and hand drums
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Sydney |
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