Nov 23, 2024  
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MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I



Analysis and writing of tonal melody and diatonic harmony up to and including the chords. Analysis and writing of small compositional forms. Correlated study at the keyboard.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  • construct and identify major scales and all forms of the minor scale;
  • construct and identify triads and seventh chords in all inversions;
  • analyze triads in harmonic context utilizing standard roman-numeral symbols;
  • compose musicin standard four-part chorale style;
  • identify small musical forms;
  • demonstrate musical concepts covered in class, including scales, triads, and basic harmonic progression on the keyboard;
  • demonstrate an understanding of rhythmic meter and note duration through score analysis and composition.

Credit Hour(s): 3

Lecture Hour(s): 48

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1301 or satisfactory score on placement exam.

Corequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with MUSI 1116  and MUSI 1174  or 1274



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