Fundamentals of Music Theory

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This course is for the student interested in acquiring the basic knowledge of Music Theory. The basic concepts of rhythm, melody, and harmony are studied, as well as chord inversions, altered chords, simple forms, and cadences. Students are introduced to the playing of instruments such as the recorder and piano. Students planning to major in Elementary Education must take this course to fulfill the requirements for an Elementary Education degree. Music majors and minors will need to take this course in sequence with Music 1041.