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2.00 Credits
Introduction to reading and singing melodies (pitch and rhythm). Fundamental aural skills. Music notation and elementary theory including keys, scales, and primary chords. Recommended enrollment in Music 41A or a beginning instrument or voice class or Concert Choir. For pre-music majors, but open to all qualified students. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours music laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Theory and practice in popular songwriting. Music fundamentals, lyric construction, and marketing techniques. For students interested in developing their songwriting capabilities for the commercial music industry. Recommended enrollment in Music 102 and/or Music 41A. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 54 hours lecture and 18 hours music laboratory.
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1.00 Credits
Corequisite: Music 10 and current private study of voice, piano, guitar, organ or a standard instrument of the concert band, orchestra, or jazz ensemble. In-class instrumental or vocal performance that reflects individual study with a private teacher (at student expense). Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. For students performing below college level. Total of 18 hours lecture and 18 hours practice laboratory.
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1.00 Credits
An overview of the knowledge, skills, materials and courses necessary for the college music major. Assessment of student's performance and writing ability level for proper course placement, transfer needs and/or career goals. Brief survey of music history including styles, forms and terms. Development of basic aural and critical listening skills. For first year music majors. Total of 36 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
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1.00 Credits
Theory and technique of playing electric bass: hand position, fingering, tuning, and maintenance. Fundamentals of music theory including scales, intervals, and triads. Reading and counting of contemporary and traditional music. Student must provide own instrument. Recommended enrollment in Music 101 or 102. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours music laboratory.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Music 112A or retention based on successful audition. Further development of reading skills. Emphasis on playing in time. Study of bass lines in Jazz, Latin, Rock and classical music. Seventh and altered chords, pedal tones, and chord progressions. Function of bass in traditional and contemporary music. Music business considerations. Recommended enrollment in Music 117 and 144. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours music laboratory.
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1.00 Credits
Recommended preparation: Music 83A. Intermediate level guitar techniques in each of four basic styles: Blues, Rock, Jazz, and Latin. Melody and chord reading, right and left hand technique, accompaniment patterns, and improvisation. Playing solos and rhythm section concepts in duos, trios, and quartets. Recommended ability to read melodies and play major and minor chords in first position. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.
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1.00 Credits
Recommended preparation: Music 87A or enrollment as drummer/percussionist in one of the following: Music 57A-G 59, 61, 62, 65, 70C or retention based on successful audition. Basic techniques of drum set playing. Emphasis on hand-foot coordination. Styles studied include jazz, Latin and rock. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours music laboratory.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Retention based on successful audition. Theory and techniques of playing in a rhythm section both as an independent unit and as the accompaniment to soloists, combos and big bands. Interpretation of individual function, style and written notation in jazz, rock, Latin and swing ensembles. Recommended enrollment in one of the following: Music 45A-B, 57A-G, 111A-B, 112A-B, 114A-B, 116 or 144. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. For pianists, guitarists, bassists, set drummers, percussionists. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours music laboratory.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Retention based on successful audition. Corequisite: Music 10. In-class instrumental or vocal performances that reflects individual practice on selected materials under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Development of interpretational, technical, and presentational skills. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. For students performing below college level. Total of 18 hours lecture and 36 hours practice laboratory.
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