MUSC& 142 - Music Theory II

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: A continuation of MUSC& 141, but including a systematic study of chords and harmony. Continued development of aural skills through an emphasis on sight singing and dictation. Continued development of piano skills. Required for Music Majors.

Prerequisite: MUSC& 141 with a C or higher.
Distribution Requirements:

Humanities Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Music Lesson: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Write all major and minor scales, primary chords in all positions, write longer and more graceful melodies in several harmonized parts. Analyze harmonically and formally, vocal and piano music.
Hear melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music accurately at an intermediate level. Sol feggio applications to basic melodies and songs. Commit to notation musical dictation at an intermediate level.
Increase proficiency in piano skills.

Course Contents

Writing and playing scales, chords, and their inversions
Harmonization in 4 or less parts
Non-chord embellishing tones, secondary
Dominant chords
Development of aural skills through singing and listening and the use of technology

Instructional Units: 5