MUSC 001AMUSIC THEORY I

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Corequisite: MUSC 002A. Recommended Preparation: The ability to read music in at least one clef; MUSC 041A and/or MUSC 040. Development of fluency of the written musical language and the fundamentals of music theory as well as an introduction to counterpoint. Designed as a first-semester music theory course for music majors, it prepares students for further study of harmony and form as it is practiced in Western tonal music. Topics include scales, rhythm and meter, intervals, chords, Roman numeral analysis and figured bass symbols, two-part counterpoint. Handwritten notation skills are developed. Ability to read music notation is advised. Required for music majors. Recommended enrollment in MUSC 004A. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC C-ID: MUS 120 Grade Mode: L, A