MUSI 203 - Theory and Musicianship III

4 units
4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MUSI 103B with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Recommended Preparation: MUSI 215A or MUSI 215B
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is a continuation of MUSI 103B and further expands the study of tonal music by enlarging the harmonic vocabulary to include the remaining chromatic chords (borrowed chords/mode mixture, the Neapolitan sixth chord, augmented sixth chords, and the common-tone diminished seventh chord). Small forms will be reviewed as a precursor to sonata form, and students will study enharmonic modulation, modes, instrumental transposition, and orchestral score reading. Appropriate exercises in sight singing and dictation will accompany written work.

(formerly Music 3C)