Music Theory I

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Course comprises instruction in melodic and harmonic processes in tonal music; development of analytic, listening and piano techniques with musical equipment. Music reading ability is required, verified through Placement Exam. Typically offered Fall Spring. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Notate and identify (visually and aurally) keys, intervals, rhythms and meters, melodic and harmonic relationships, phrase structure, formal processes in diatonic tonal music. 2. Harmonize a melody, realize a figured bass and understand the three basic diatonic chord progressions. 3. Perform at the piano: diatonic chord progressions, melodies with chordal accompaniments, arpeggios. 4. Sing diatonic melodies in simple and compound meters. View Class Schedule