MUS 4 - Music Theory I

Institution:

Riverside City College

Subject:

Description:

UC, CSU MUS 4+5= (CAN SEQ A) (CAN MUS 2) Prerequisite: MUS-3 and either MUS-32 or 53. Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in a music performance class. Through guided composition and analysis this course 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, nonharmonic tones, and voice leading involving 4-part chorale writing. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. Lab includes sight singing and ear training including melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Keyboard requirements include playing chord progressions, modes, and scales in all major and minor keys. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.