MUS 111 Music Theory I

Covers basic structure of music (tonality, modality, melody, harmony, rhythm, modulation and phrase structure) as it is exhibited through diatonic harmony. Required: Grade of C or higher in MUS 101 Music Fundamentals.

Credits

3

Offered

Offered Spring only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AGS Humanities/Arts, AAOT Arts & Letters,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Realize a piece of music in four-part harmony from a standard figured bass. Analyze and compose music based on standard 17th and 18th century techniques. Analyze and resolve chords (triads and seventh chords) using traditional chord resolution techniques. Compose short compositions in four-part harmony using the traditional rules of counterpoint. Correctly notate music through aural and visual analysis. Integrate the values and ethics within music expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.