MUS 180 - Basic Theory and Aural Skills KCC AA/DA

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Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

4 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): MUS 108 with a grade of "C" or higher or consent of instructor. MUS 180 is an introductory course using the basic concepts of music notation and reading for sight-singing and dictation which includes the recognition of intervals and tonal orientation. This course is designed for potential music majors with limited background in reading and sight-singing as well as for others interested in learning to read music and transcribing sound to notation. Upon successful completion of MUS 180, the student should be able to: Transcribe intervals accurately. Transcribe rhythmic patterns in both simple and compound meters. Transcribe simple melodies, including the rhythms used. Sight-read (sing) simple melodies.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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