MUS 201Materials in Music Theory

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A continuation of the study of traditional harmony through the use of computer assisted instruction including composition and improvisation, the study of advanced chromatic vocabulary and modulation. An analytical study of compositions in the smaller and larger forms, primarily from the tonal repertoire. Second semester will include keyboard harmony, analysis of techniques and composition approaches to twentieth century music. A thorough drilling in the art of sight-singing and dictation, both semesters.