MUS 145 - Theory 2

Description:
Basic 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 is the second in the six-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: MUS 144 and MUS 144A with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: MUS 145A and MUS 152A or MUS 153A.

Credits: (3)

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

Apply fundamental concepts through written comprehension of clefs, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, seventh chords, figured bass, phrase structure, and cadence types.
Demonstrate the fundamentals of harmonic function and progression.
Identify a variety of rhythmic patterns.
Write major and minor scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, realize figured bass, diagram phrase structure, and cadence types.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/17/2011

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