TH 215 - Music Fundamentals I

Description:
Basic concepts of the fundamentals of music theory dealing with notation, melody, rhythm and harmony as demonstrated through written and aural analysis. This course is the first in a three-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: completion of MUS 152A with a B- or above or concurrent enrollment.

Credits: (3)

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

Identify, treble and bass clef, the grand staff, note and rest values, simple time signatures, whole and half steps, major and minor pentascales, triads, harmonic and melodic intervals, correct notation of music, analysis and musical terms.
Identify intervals, major and minor ascending and descending scales, and various rhythm patterns.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/17/2016

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