Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, and learn to play challenging repertoire in term 3 of this substantial course. For able players with established jazz education at foundation level. New applicants may apply to be assessed for entry by contacting music@citylit.ac.uk.
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Develop your ability to hear, play and understand melodies and chord progressions (functional harmony) in the jazz idiom: detailed study of jazz standards will be supported with listening, singing activities and playing your instruments as an ensemble. Develop your ability to improvise on a range of jazz tunes.
What will we cover?
Each of the following topics will be addressed through ear training and playing as well as discussion of theory : - modes of the major scale, triads, 7th chords and chord symbols - Diatonic chord functions and Roman numeral analysis - Relationship of chord and scale; available tensions and avoid notes - Modal harmony - static and functional - Cycle of 5ths root movement ( e.g.VI, II, V, I) - 'Voice-leading' (guide tones) - simple and extended - Secondary dominants (back-cycling, tri-tone substitution) - Diminished chords and scales - Minor key harmony (Aeolian and harmonic minor) - Modes of melodic minor - Playing and learning tunes in swing, funk and Latin feels. - jazz improvisation
Repertoire will include blues (in several keys), Scrapple from the Apple, Tune up, Footprints, Maiden voyage, Sometime ago, Blue bossa, Fly me to the moon, Softly as in a morning sunrise, Lady Bird, Cantaloupe island, Black Narcissus, Oleo, How high the moon, Make me a memory.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- recognise and reproduce intervals - transcribe melody, bass lines, identify chord types & extensions by ear - play, and improvise on, the study tunes, by ear, memory, and from reading chord symbols - make functional analysis of any common jazz standard with appropriate chord/scale choices - play, sing and improvise with confidence - build a repertoire of tunes - understand how to function in a small jazz ensemble.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You need a good working knowledge of harmony, good music reading skills, proficiency on your instrument. Experience of playing jazz is essential. Pianists and guitarists are recommended to complete jazz instrumental courses before coming to this level of study.
You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English and staff notation.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
There will be lecture style teaching, practical group work i.e. ensemble playing, singing (including vocal improvisation), ear training, written music assignments, group and solo performances.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Various jazz books or internet research will be mentioned to supplement your studies but no book is mandatory for the course. All materials and resources will be supplied for class and lodged in the google classroom.
Cerys Hogg is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser. Whilst studying Fine Art, specialising in performance art and installation, she developed her musical skills as a jazz vocalist, drummer and pianist. A scholarship allowed her to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama on the post-graduate Jazz and Studio Music course. She specialised in jazz voice, developing a personal approach to improvisation, harmony and arranging. Cerys combines her work as multimedia artist, composer and musician in KOGG, an experimental electronic duo with fellow City Lit tutor, Selena Kay. They create music by sampling vocals, sound objects, and home-made instruments, combining composed and improvised material with live and manipulated video. KOGG perform in the UK and Europe and have played festivals including Aldeburgh and Huddersfield Contemporary Music. Cerys is an experienced teacher, with a PGCE from the Institute of Education, who has taught at City Lit since 2003. She has a reputation for delivering active, entertaining and engaging classes, and a drive to demystify the elements of music, making it an accessible and enjoyable for all.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Develop your ability to improvise. <br />
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This is a live online course. You will need:<br />
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.<br />
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.<br />
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.<br />
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New applicants may apply to be assessed for entry by contacting music@citylit.ac.uk.Each of the following topics will be addressed through ear training and playing as well as discussion of theory :<br/>- modes of the major scale, triads, 7th chords and chord symbols<br/>- Diatonic chord functions and Roman numeral analysis<br/>- Relationship of chord and scale; available tensions and avoid notes<br/>- Modal harmony - static and functional<br/>- Cycle of 5ths root movement ( e.g.VI, II, V, I)<br/>- 'Voice-leading' (guide tones) - simple and extended<br/>- Secondary dominants (back-cycling, tri-tone substitution)<br/>- Diminished chords and scales<br/>- Minor key harmony (Aeolian and harmonic minor)<br/>- Modes of melodic minor<br/>- Playing and learning tunes in swing, funk and Latin feels.<br/>- jazz improvisation<br/><br/>Repertoire will include blues (in several keys), Scrapple from the Apple, Tune up, Footprints, Maiden voyage,<br/>Sometime ago, Blue bossa, Fly me to the moon, Softly as in a morning sunrise, Lady Bird, Cantaloupe island, Black Narcissus, Oleo, How high the moon, Make me a memory.- recognise and reproduce intervals <br/>- transcribe melody, bass lines, identify chord types & extensions by ear<br/>- play, and improvise on, the study tunes, by ear, memory, and from reading chord symbols<br/>- make functional analysis of any common jazz standard with appropriate chord/scale choices <br/>- play, sing and improvise with greater confidence<br/>- build a repertoire of tunes<br/>- understand how to function in a small jazz ensemble.<br/>You need a good working knowledge of harmony, good music reading skills, proficiency on your instrument. Any experience of playing jazz will be an advantage. Pianists and guitarists are recommended to complete jazz instrumental courses before coming to this level of study.<br/><br/>You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English and staff notation.There will be lecture style teaching, practical group work i.e. ensemble playing, singing (including vocal improvisation), ear training, written music assignments, group and solo performances.Various jazz books or internet research will be mentioned to supplement your studies but no book is mandatory for the course. All materials and resources will be supplied and lodged in the google classroom.The jazz course will continue next term as MG602C.MusicJazz & popular musicvirtual2989334Jazz harmony, ear training and ensembles: intermediate479479https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/Acting-scenes-to-performance-1024.jpgInStockDaytimeTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedApr 2026Performing artsMG602C479479Jazz harmony, ear training and ensembles: intermediate479335479Cerys Hoggjazz-harmony-ear-training-and-ensembles-intermediate/mg602c-2526Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, and learn to play challenging repertoire in term 3 of this substantial course. For able players with established jazz education at foundation level. 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New applicants may apply to be assessed for entry by contacting music@citylit.ac.uk.Each of the following topics will be addressed through ear training and playing as well as discussion of theory :<br/>- modes of the major scale, triads, 7th chords and chord symbols<br/>- Diatonic chord functions and Roman numeral analysis<br/>- Relationship of chord and scale; available tensions and avoid notes<br/>- Modal harmony - static and functional<br/>- Cycle of 5ths root movement ( e.g.VI, II, V, I)<br/>- 'Voice-leading' (guide tones) - simple and extended<br/>- Secondary dominants (back-cycling, tri-tone substitution)<br/>- Diminished chords and scales<br/>- Minor key harmony (Aeolian and harmonic minor)<br/>- Modes of melodic minor<br/>- Playing and learning tunes in swing, funk and Latin feels.<br/>- jazz improvisation<br/><br/>Repertoire will include blues (in several keys), Scrapple from the Apple, Tune up, Footprints, Maiden voyage,<br/>Sometime ago, Blue bossa, Fly me to the moon, Softly as in a morning sunrise, Lady Bird, Cantaloupe island, Black Narcissus, Oleo, How high the moon, Make me a memory.- recognise and reproduce intervals <br/>- transcribe melody, bass lines, identify chord types & extensions by ear<br/>- play, and improvise on, the study tunes, by ear, memory, and from reading chord symbols<br/>- make functional analysis of any common jazz standard with appropriate chord/scale choices <br/>- play, sing and improvise with confidence<br/>- build a repertoire of tunes<br/>- understand how to function in a small jazz ensemble.<br/>You need a good working knowledge of harmony, good music reading skills, proficiency on your instrument. Experience of playing jazz is essential. Pianists and guitarists are recommended to complete jazz instrumental courses before coming to this level of study.<br/><br/>You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English and staff notation.There will be lecture style teaching, practical group work i.e. ensemble playing, singing (including vocal improvisation), ear training, written music assignments, group and solo performances.Various jazz books or internet research will be mentioned to supplement your studies but no book is mandatory for the course. All materials and resources will be supplied for class and lodged in the google classroom.Progress to our advanced level, MG603a.MusicJazz & popular musicvirtual3034285Jazz harmony, ear training and ensembles: intermediate499499https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/Acting-scenes-to-performance-1024.jpgInStockDaytimeTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedSep 2026Performing artsMG602A499499Jazz harmony, ear training and ensembles: intermediate499349499Cerys Hoggjazz-harmony-ear-training-and-ensembles-intermediate/mg602a-2627<p>Develop your jazz musicianship, playing and improvising. Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, learn challenging repertoire. For players with established jazz education at foundation level. Assessment for entry to this course can be arranged when you apply to music@citylit.ac.uk. </p>0000-Available|2026-09-15 00:00:00Develop your ability to hear, play and understand melodies and chord progressions (functional harmony) in the jazz idiom: detailed study of jazz standards will be supported with listening, singing activities and playing as a group.<br>Develop your ability to improvise.<p>Develop your jazz musicianship, playing and improvising. Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, learn challenging repertoire. For players with established jazz education at foundation level. Assessment for entry to this course can be arranged when you apply to music@citylit.ac.uk. </p>Each of the following topics will be addressed through ear training and playing as well as discussion of theory:<br>- Review of music fundamentals: modes of major scale, triads, 7th chords and chord symbols<br>- Diatonic chord functions and Roman numeral analysis<br>- Relationship of chord and scale; available tensions and avoid notes<br>- Modal harmony (static and functional)<br>- Cycle of 5ths root movement ( e.g.VI, II, V, I)<br>- 'Voice-leading' (guide tones) - simple and extended<br>- Secondary dominants (back-cycling, tri-tone substitution)<br>- Diminished chords and scales<br>- Minor key harmony (Aeolian and harmonic minor)<br>- Modes of melodic minor<br>- Playing and learning tunes in swing, funk and Latin feels.<br>- jazz improvisation<br><br>Repertoire will include blues (in several keys), Scrapple from the Apple, Tune up, Footprints, Maiden voyage,<br>Sometime ago, Blue bossa, Fly me to the moon, Softly as in a morning sunrise, Lady Bird, Cantaloupe island, Black Narcissus, Oleo, How high the moon, Make me a memory.- recognise and reproduce intervals <br>- transcribe melody, bass lines, identify chord types & extensions by ear<br>- play, and improvise on, the study tunes, by ear, memory, and from reading chord symbols<br>- make functional analysis of any common jazz standard with appropriate chord/scale choices <br>- play, sing and improvise with confidence<br>- build a repertoire of tunes to include Afternoon in Paris, Effendi, Frim roots, Favela, Four, The real guitarist, Impressions<br>- understand how to function in a jazz ensemble<br>- perform with confidence.<p>Entry by audition: a harmony and aural test, and submission of a recording of your playing.<br>You need a good working knowledge of harmony, good music reading skills, proficiency on your instrument. Any experience of playing jazz will be an advantage. Pianists and guitarists are recommended to complete jazz instrumental courses before coming to this level of study.<br><br> </p>There will be lecture style teaching, practical group work i.e. ensemble playing, singing - including vocal improvisation, ear training, written music assignments, performance and small ensemble practice.Various jazz books or internet research will be mentioned to supplement your studies but no book is mandatory for the course. Learning resources are available also in the google classroom.At the end of the year, you may progress to Jazz harmony & ear training 3. You will also be ready/ better prepared to join jam sessions and take part in gigs.MusicJazz & popular musicvirtual449,479,499449,479,499314,335,349MG602B,MG602C,MG602AINTTue21/04/26 - 07/07/2610:45 - 15:4510:4515:4511 sessions (over 12 weeks)115-10 weeks,11 weeks or longerDaytimeWeekdayKSKeeley StreetCerys HoggAdvancedNo longer available,Available courses2026-01-13T00:00:00+00:00,2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00,2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00Jan 2026,Apr 2026,Sep 2026Performing arts449449,479,499Jazz harmony, ear training and ensembles: intermediatejazz-harmony-ear-training-and-ensembles-intermediate/mg602b-2526,jazz-harmony-ear-training-and-ensembles-intermediate/mg602c-2526,jazz-harmony-ear-training-and-ensembles-intermediate/mg602a-2627Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, and learn challenging repertoire in term 2 of this substantial course. For able players with established jazz education at foundation level. New applicants may apply to be assessed for entry by contacting music@citylit.ac.uk.,Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, and learn to play challenging repertoire in term 3 of this substantial course. For able players with established jazz education at foundation level. New applicants may apply to be assessed for entry by contacting music@citylit.ac.uk.,<p>Develop your jazz musicianship, playing and improvising. Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, learn challenging repertoire. For players with established jazz education at foundation level. Assessment for entry to this course can be arranged when you apply to music@citylit.ac.uk.&nbsp;</p>0000-Available|2026-04-21 00:00:00Develop your ability to hear, play and understand melodies and chord progressions (functional harmony) in the jazz idiom: detailed study of jazz standards will be supported with listening, singing activities and playing as a group.<br/>Develop your ability to improvise on a range of jazz tunes.,Develop your ability to hear, play and understand melodies and chord progressions (functional harmony) in the jazz idiom: detailed study of jazz standards will be supported with listening, singing activities and playing your instruments as an ensemble. Develop your ability to improvise on a range of jazz tunes.,Develop your ability to hear, play and understand melodies and chord progressions (functional harmony) in the jazz idiom: detailed study of jazz standards will be supported with listening, singing activities and playing as a group.<br>Develop your ability to improvise.Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, and learn challenging repertoire in term 2 of this substantial course. For able players with established jazz education at foundation level. New applicants may apply to be assessed for entry by contacting music@citylit.ac.uk.,Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, and learn to play challenging repertoire in term 3 of this substantial course. For able players with established jazz education at foundation level. New applicants may apply to be assessed for entry by contacting music@citylit.ac.uk.,<p>Develop your jazz musicianship, playing and improvising. Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, learn challenging repertoire. For players with established jazz education at foundation level. Assessment for entry to this course can be arranged when you apply to music@citylit.ac.uk.&nbsp;</p>Each of the following topics will be addressed through ear training and playing as well as discussion of theory :<br/>- modes of the major scale, triads, 7th chords and chord symbols<br/>- Diatonic chord functions and Roman numeral analysis<br/>- Relationship of chord and scale; available tensions and avoid notes<br/>- Modal harmony - static and functional<br/>- Cycle of 5ths root movement ( e.g.VI, II, V, I)<br/>- 'Voice-leading' (guide tones) - simple and extended<br/>- Secondary dominants (back-cycling, tri-tone substitution)<br/>- Diminished chords and scales<br/>- Minor key harmony (Aeolian and harmonic minor)<br/>- Modes of melodic minor<br/>- Playing and learning tunes in swing, funk and Latin feels.<br/>- jazz improvisation<br/><br/>Repertoire will include blues (in several keys), Scrapple from the Apple, Tune up, Footprints, Maiden voyage,<br/>Sometime ago, Blue bossa, Fly me to the moon, Softly as in a morning sunrise, Lady Bird, Cantaloupe island, Black Narcissus, Oleo, How high the moon, Make me a memory.,Each of the following topics will be addressed through ear training and playing as well as discussion of theory:<br>- Review of music fundamentals: modes of major scale, triads, 7th chords and chord symbols<br>- Diatonic chord functions and Roman numeral analysis<br>- Relationship of chord and scale; available tensions and avoid notes<br>- Modal harmony (static and functional)<br>- Cycle of 5ths root movement ( e.g.VI, II, V, I)<br>- 'Voice-leading' (guide tones) - simple and extended<br>- Secondary dominants (back-cycling, tri-tone substitution)<br>- Diminished chords and scales<br>- Minor key harmony (Aeolian and harmonic minor)<br>- Modes of melodic minor<br>- Playing and learning tunes in swing, funk and Latin feels.<br>- jazz improvisation<br><br>Repertoire will include blues (in several keys), Scrapple from the Apple, Tune up, Footprints, Maiden voyage,<br>Sometime ago, Blue bossa, Fly me to the moon, Softly as in a morning sunrise, Lady Bird, Cantaloupe island, Black Narcissus, Oleo, How high the moon, Make me a memory.- recognise and reproduce intervals <br/>- transcribe melody, bass lines, identify chord types &amp; extensions by ear<br/>- play, and improvise on, the study tunes, by ear, memory, and from reading chord symbols<br/>- make functional analysis of any common jazz standard with appropriate chord/scale choices <br/>- play, sing and improvise with greater confidence<br/>- build a repertoire of tunes<br/>- understand how to function in a small jazz ensemble.,- recognise and reproduce intervals <br/>- transcribe melody, bass lines, identify chord types &amp; extensions by ear<br/>- play, and improvise on, the study tunes, by ear, memory, and from reading chord symbols<br/>- make functional analysis of any common jazz standard with appropriate chord/scale choices <br/>- play, sing and improvise with confidence<br/>- build a repertoire of tunes<br/>- understand how to function in a small jazz ensemble.,- recognise and reproduce intervals <br>- transcribe melody, bass lines, identify chord types &amp; extensions by ear<br>- play, and improvise on, the study tunes, by ear, memory, and from reading chord symbols<br>- make functional analysis of any common jazz standard with appropriate chord/scale choices <br>- play, sing and improvise with confidence<br>- build a repertoire of tunes to include Afternoon in Paris, Effendi, Frim roots, Favela, Four, The real guitarist, Impressions<br>- understand how to function in a jazz ensemble<br>- perform with confidence.<br/>You need a good working knowledge of harmony, good music reading skills, proficiency on your instrument. Any experience of playing jazz will be an advantage. Pianists and guitarists are recommended to complete jazz instrumental courses before coming to this level of study.<br/><br/>You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English and staff notation.,<br/>You need a good working knowledge of harmony, good music reading skills, proficiency on your instrument. Experience of playing jazz is essential. Pianists and guitarists are recommended to complete jazz instrumental courses before coming to this level of study.<br/><br/>You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English and staff notation.,<p>Entry by audition: a harmony and aural test, and submission of a recording of your playing.<br>You need a good working knowledge of harmony, good music reading skills, proficiency on your instrument. Any experience of playing jazz will be an advantage. Pianists and guitarists are recommended to complete jazz instrumental courses before coming to this level of study.<br><br>&nbsp;</p>There will be lecture style teaching, practical group work i.e. ensemble playing, singing (including vocal improvisation), ear training, written music assignments, group and solo performances.,There will be lecture style teaching, practical group work i.e. ensemble playing, singing - including vocal improvisation, ear training, written music assignments, performance and small ensemble practice.Various jazz books or internet research will be mentioned to supplement your studies but no book is mandatory for the course. All materials and resources will be supplied and lodged in the google classroom.,Various jazz books or internet research will be mentioned to supplement your studies but no book is mandatory for the course. All materials and resources will be supplied for class and lodged in the google classroom.,Various jazz books or internet research will be mentioned to supplement your studies but no book is mandatory for the course. Learning resources are available also in the google classroom.The jazz course will continue next term as MG602C.,Progress to our advanced level, MG603a.,At the end of the year, you may progress to Jazz harmony &amp; ear training 3. You will also be ready/ better prepared to join jam sessions and take part in gigs.MusicJazz & popular musicconfigurable
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