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3.00 Credits
What does music mean? Why does music matter? These questions will shape the development of listening tools and cultural perspectives appropriate to the diverse and changing roles music plays in different times and places. No prior background in music is required. Satisfies GE, Category C1 (History of the Fine Arts).
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3.00 Credits
Through writing and analysis, this course incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, diatonic scales and triads, diatonic chord progressions, basic cadential formulas, melodic and phrase structure, dominant seventh, and use of music notation software. Satisfies GE, Category C1.
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2.00 Credits
A course designed for prospective music majors who fail to meet the keyboard competencies required for entry into the program. Those students who also lack knowledge of theory fundamentals should take MUS 105 with this course. Prerequisites: prospective major status and recommendation of a music advisor.
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3.00 Credits
This course incorporates the concepts from MUS 105. In addition, through writing and analysis, the course will include: introduction to sequence, secondary dominants, modulation to closely related keys, and secondary leading tones. Diminished 7th and non-dominant 7th chords and borrowed chords will be addressed. Figured bass, non-harmonic tones, melodic and phrase structure, and voice leading involving 4-part chorale writing. Use of music notation software. Note: A concurrent laboratory experience in ear training and sight-singing including melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation is required. See Ear Training I.
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3.00 Credits
This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory II. In addition, through writing and analysis, the course will include: Neapolitan and augmented 6th chords, chromatic harmony, altered chords and dominants, mixture chords; modulation to distantly related keys, and 9th, 11th and 13th chords, melodic, phrase and theme structure, voice leading involving 4 part chorale writing. Use of music notation software. Note: A concurrent laboratory experience in ear training and sight-singing including melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation is required. See Ear Training II.
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3.00 Credits
Harmonic materials and aural skills appropriate to jazz composition, arranging, and performance. Prerequisite: MUS 105 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor. A minimum grade of B is required.
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1.00 Credits
Group work in the fundamental techniques of singing. Problems of tone production, breath control, diction, repertory, and interpretation. Offered for upper-division credit as MUS 415 with additional course requirements. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Basic performing techniques on guitar. Offered for upper-division credit as MUS 418 with additional course requirements. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Development of sight-singing and dictation skills using pentatonic and diatonic materials. Techniques include moveable-do solfa, takadimi rhythmic system, and drills in intervals, triads, and dictation, facilitated by computer software and partner work. Also emphasizes development of broad listening skills, using examples of great works based upon simple diatonic melodies. Prerequisite: MUS 105 or equivalent.
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2.00 Credits
Sight-singing progresses to two-, three-, and four-part music, incorporating the most common chromatic tones. Dictation focuses upon triad inversions, continuing development of melodic and rhythmic dictation skills, and the introduction of polyphonic dictation. Listening skills are pursued using great works which emphasize contrapuntal techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 120 or equivalent.
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