Music Theory & Musicianship I

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The diatonic system of harmony from an analytical and practical point of view, including the basic elements of voice leading, musical analysis and chord usage, concentrating on the aesthetic and cultural qualities of the music. Students will do sight-singing and ear training using diatonic materials. Not open to students who have completed both MUS 50A and 51A with a "C" grade or better [CSU; UC][C-ID MUS 120][C-ID MUS 125] Advisory: Familiarity with musical notation and the piano keyboard. MUS 13A: Beginning Piano I and MUS 20: Hartnell College Choir or MUS 26: Jazz Ensemble or MUS 36: Jazz Combo or MUS 37: Chamber Music Ensemble