Proposed Core Category
The Music Curriculum Team representative, Aaron Alon, has submitted a Core course proposal to add MUSI 1303 to the LSC Core in the Creative Arts [50],[90} areas.
Application Documents
- Application
- Syllabus
- Additional Documentation
Course Description
Introduction to the basic elements of music theory, including scales, intervals, keys, triads, elementary ear training, notation, meter, and rhythm. Course does not apply to a music major degree.
Prerequisites
None
Student Learning Outcomes
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Construct all major and minor scales and key signatures.
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Construct simple and compound intervals, triads and seventh chords of any quality.
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Identify and perform basic rhythmic and pitch patterns common in tonal music, and properly notate basic rhythms in simple or compound meters.
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Identify fundamental musical elements aurally and/or on the keyboard.
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Use appropriate musical vocabulary to describe theoretical concepts.