MUSI 103A - Theory and Musicianship I

4 units
4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MUSI 101 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Recommended Preparation: MUSI 102A and MUSI 131A or equivalent and ENGL 84 or ESL 52B
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

In this course designed for the music major, students acquire knowledge of tonal harmony and develop corresponding aural skills. Triads and seventh chords in relationship to all major and minor keys, four-part voice leading principles for triads, harmonic progression, Roman numeral analysis, an introduction to musical form, and finding and labeling non-chord tones are emphasized. Appropriate exercises in sight singing and dictation will accompany written work.

(formerly Music 3A)