MUS 122 - Theory of Music I

Institution:

Sam Houston State University

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Description:

This course provides an intensive drill in the fundamentals of music theory followed by an introduction to tonal music of the Western tradition. After mastering basic concepts involving the visual recognition and written reproduction of key signatures, scales, intervals, rhythm, meter, triads, and seventh chords, students will study figured bass, Roman Numeral analysis, and four-voice part writing of diatonic music using triads in all inversions. This course’s content is coordinated with that of MUSICIANSHIP I (MUS 124). Hours 2.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shsu.edu/

Phone Number:

(936) 294-1111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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