MUS 0006A. Music Theory I
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 10 with grade of "C" or better or equivalent knowledge of music notation
Advisory: Completion of MUS 40A with grade of "C" or better or equivalent piano skill; completion with grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment in MUS 3A
Hours: 54 lecture
Through guided composition and analysis, incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Develops skills in handwritten notation. (C-ID MUS 120) (CSU, UC)
MUS 0006A - Music Theory I
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 10 with grade of "C" or better or equivalent knowledge of music notation Advisory: Completion of MUS 40A with grade of "C" or better or equivalent piano skill; completion with grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment in MUS 3A Hours: 54 lecture Description: Through guided composition and analysis, incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Develops skills in handwritten notation. (C-ID MUS 120) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate fluency in pitch class and octave identification in treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs. Correctly interpret and write rhythms in both simple and compound meters. Correctly interpret and write key signatures and scales in all major keys, minor keys, and the diatonic modes. Distinguish major, minor, diminished and augmented simple intervals and their inversions. Correctly identify and write triads and seventh chords and their inversions. Identify and correctly utilize stylistic voice leading practices of species counterpoint. Course Content Outline I. Notation 1. Handwritten notation of pitch and rhythm 2. Simple and compound meters 3. Basic properties of sound 4. Intervals 5. Key signatures 6. Chord qualities and inversions II. Analysis and Creation 1. Diatonic scales and triads and Roman numeral analysis 2. Diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure 3. Dominant seventh 4. Figured bass 5. Non-harmonic tones 6. Species counterpoint Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Write and identify all major and minor scales and key signatures. 2. Transpose a given melody to any specified key. 3. Construct any interval up to an octave above and below a given note. 4. Visually identify all intervals up to an octave. 5. Write and identify any triad in root position and inversion. 6. Identify simple and compound meters. 7. Identify cadence types, including perfect authentic, imperfect authentic, half, plagal, and deceptive cadences. 8. Conduct harmonic analysis of diatonic chord progressions. 9. Identify phrases and periods in notated music. 10. Write First through Fifth Species Counterpoint. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read chapter on triads from the text book. 2. Read music examples from sources outside of the class and report on examples you find of harmonic techniques covered in class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write a critical evaluation of a performance using appropriate terminology. 2. Construct a chart containing examples of major, minor, diminished and augmented triads for each of the 15 roots in the circle of fifths. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Compose an original composition from 16 to 32 measures, employing the musical elements covered in class. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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