MUS 244 - Theory 4

Description:
Intermediate theoretical concepts dealing with fundamental elements of common-practice period melody, harmony, rhythm, and voice leading as demonstrated through analytical and compositional perspectives. This course integrates written topics and ear training, singing, dictation, rhythm, and practical keyboard applications. This is the fourth in the six-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: MUS 146 and MUS 146A with grades of C or higher.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify secondary function chords, diatonic modulatory techniques, and tradition forms.
Demonstrate the fundamentals of part-writing harmonic function and progression.
Perform a variety of rhythmic patterns at sight.
Sing, using solfege, major and minor scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, and short chromatic tonal melodies.
Notate short melodic and harmonic dictation exercises (chromatic).
Apply concepts through both written and aural comprehension of non-chord tones (embellishing tones), resolution of dominant seventh chords, diatonic seventh chords, and texture types.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/17/2011