Undergraduate Bulletin 2022 - 2023 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Undergraduate Bulletin 2022 - 2023 [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

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MUS 101 - Music Literacy and Theory I


A introduction to the fundamentals of music theory as well as aural and written music. Course content develops knowledge of music theory and basic literacy in music through the study of notation, intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, clefs, and triads, as well as the aural component of melody, harmony and rhythm at a level required for the further study of music theory, aural skills and applied study. Additionally, students will begin to apply their skills in fundamentals to the understanding of music theory including writing chords in key systems and writing chord progressions with proper vocal leading. Students will become familiar with Kodaly solfeggio, Takadimi rhythm syllables and numerical rhythmic counting and development of listening skills as applicable to concepts such as form and style in Western Art Music..

Credits: 3



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