Advanced Tonal Theory

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Preference to majors. Continuation of chromatic harmony such as mode mixture, Neapolitan, augmented sixth chords, enharmonic modulation, complex forms of the late Romantic and early Modern period, and the transition to post-tonal theory (church modes, octatonic, pentatonic, whole-tone scales, amongst other topics). Students must concurrently enroll in an ear-training and musicianship lab ( MUSIC 24A, 24B, or 24C as appropriate). General prerequisites (all students): MUSIC 22. Special considerations for Music majors or would-be majors: Piano proficiency exam by Spring Quarter of junior year is required. Those considering the Music major and do not have basic keyboard skills should enroll as soon as possible in MUSIC 12A: Introductory Piano Class. Music majors must take 4 courses in ear training, and pass an ear training exit exam in their Junior year.