MUS 132N Music Theory I

3 Credit(s)

This is the first course in the music theory sequence. Topics include notation, scales, modes, tonality, intervals, chords, figured bass, cadences, non-harmonic tones, and melodic organization. Three lecture hours per week. Required for all Music Majors. It is strongly encouraged that this course be taken concurrently with MUS122. Offered every spring semester.
Prerequisite: Required grade of C or better in MUS120, or a passing grade on fundamentals portion of the Music Theory Entrance Examination.