MUSIC THEORY I

Catalog description

A detailed study of the development of Western music's structural techniques and basic compositional components through the study and analysis of harmony and an introduction to counterpoint. Notation, rhythm, major and minor keys, modes, root position triads, inverted chords, non-harmonic tones and an introduction to part writing will be studied. Includes keyboard work to examine, explore and understand the materials studied. Open to all students with consent of instructor. Required of students planning a music major or minor. Music majors and minors must enroll concurrently in MUS 181 to meet aural skills requirement.