MUS 133 - Theory I

Prerequisite, consent of instructor. This course covers music notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, seventh chords and figured bass and diatonic harmonic progression. Exercises in species counterpoint. Four-part voice-leading and simple compositional exercises including non-harmonic tones. Diatonic harmonic analysis from 18th and early 19th century literature. Introduction to chromaticism. MUS 133 can be met by passing the appropriate section of the music theory placement exam. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits