MPA 101 - Musicianship and Theory I

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California State University-Monterey Bay

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Description:

Effective Aug 1, 2009 View History Description: Fundamentals of music and notation. Major, minor scales, intervals, triads, and inversions, root-position 7th cords, and the beginning harmonic analysis. Emphasis on the development of the ear and exercises of pulse, rhythm, pitch, and coordination. Dictation and sight singing. Requires basic music skills as evidenced by having completed MPA 100 or equivalent. Students who have not taken the prerequisite coursework can take an assessment test to measure their basic musical skills, and, with a satisfactory grade on that test, have the requirement waived. (Offered fall semester.) Units 4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions: None

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csumb.edu

Phone Number:

(831) 582-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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