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Academic Year 2005/2006

Theory and Analysis
MUSC 201 SP

Musc201 continues the investigation of common-practice harmony and voice leading begun in musc104 and extends it to standard chromatic harmonies (including augmented sixth chords, and the Neapolitan), exploring these topics through model composition and analysis. The course also covers the analysis of standard tonal forms, including sonata form. Skills labs continue to develop sight singing, dictation, and keyboard skills.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly homework exercises, periodic tests, an analytic paper, and a final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Ability to read music is required. Students will be expected to know the major and minor scales and the signatures (circle of fifths) and all major and minor intervals and triads.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: MUSC104 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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