MUS 146 - Theory 3

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 third in the six-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: MUS 145 and MUS 145A with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: MUS 146A and MUS 154A or MUS 153A or MUS 154A.

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, and cadence types.
Demonstrate the fundamentals of harmonic function and progression.
Apply fundamental concepts through written comprehension of non-chord tones (embellishing tones), resolution of dominant seventh chords, diatonic seventh chords, phrase structure, and texture types.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/17/2011

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