2018-2019 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MUS-120 Theory and Musicianship I


Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
Tier Rate: Tier I
This class is an in-depth examination of basic music theory including pitch and rhythm, diatonic scales, major and minor key signatures, functional harmony of diatonic chords in major and minor keys, voice leading through composition and analysis, and an introduction to counterpoint. This class also introduces sight singing major and minor diatonic scales and intervals and basic melodies and rhythms using solfege syllables, as well as training in basic interval, chord, and melody dictation. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MUS 110 .