Modal and Tonal MusicExplores modal and tonal music, analyzing popular music examples like the Beatles' 'Norwegian Wood' to understand scales, tonics, and modes.
Rhythmic Generation TechniquesCovers rhythm generation techniques, including Markov models and hierarchical rhythm generation, with a focus on Nancarrow's Study 14.
The BluesExplores the roots and evolution of the blues in jazz, focusing on its structure, dominant chords, and practical playing exercises.