Keyboard Harmony

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Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MUSI 212 , MUSI 216 , and the equivalent of a B Jury, or instructor permission Description: A keyboard approach to understanding harmony observed during the common practice period. Study through the weekly performance and realization of various exercises includes figured bass, score reading (works for small and large orchestra), playing by ear, and applied theoretical analysis. Projects include creating a reduced, four-part score from one movement of a large orchestral work and a transcription of one movement from a large orchestral work.