Course Descripton

Music Theory

Fundamentals of Music Theory — 3 credits

A thorough study of the basic elements of the structure of music, the focus includes: studying rhythmic notation and meter, pitch notation, the organization of intervals, scales both major and minor, modes, key signatures, circle of fifths, the construction triads and 7th chord harmony, and inversions of chords; also includes essential music vocabulary, and symbols. Students will learn to apply chord and scale knowledge to the keyboard.

Music Theory I — 3 credits

The continued study of the structural elements of music from Fundamentals of Music Theory. Study includes analyzing the structure of melodies, harmonizing melodies, extended chord seniorities, studying chord progressions of different styles, chord embellishment with secondary dominants and secondary diminished chords. Students are involved in some creative music writing projects with a specific function in mind as part of the class. [Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Music Theory or Consent of Instructor]

Music Theory II — 3 credits

The continued study of the structural musical elements with an emphasis on harmony. Study includes analysis of chord progressions, further harmonizing melodies, chord embellishment with tritone substitutes, and borrowed chords, modal harmony, analysis of form, and writing four-part harmony. Students are involved in some creative music writing projects with a specific function in mind as part of the class.  [Prerequisite: Music Theory I or Consent of Instructor]

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