MUSC 130 Music Theory I

Course includes a thorough but concise review of music fundamentals: elements of pitch and rhythm, scale patterns, intervals and inversions. Primary course work includes: structure of triads and sevenths chords, diatonic triads in major and minor keys, principles of voice-leading, examining the melodic line, part-writing with root position chords, principles of harmonic progression, use of sequential devices, and introduction to musical form. (Co-requisite: MUSC 131). (Offered every fall.)