MUSC 194 - Ear Training and Sightsinging I

(R only) Credit for Prior Learning

Vocal reading and dictation of rhythm patterns, intervals, interval groups, scales, diatonic patterns, and simple diatonic melodies. Assignments will include work with recorded exercises. Normally taken concurrently with MUSC 190. PREREQUISITE(S): Music major status or consent of department. Two hours each week.

2 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Sing diatonic melodies at sight using the solfege system.
Distinguish diatonic intervals by ear.
Provide a written dictation of melodies played to him/her.
Hear, identify, and write out simple and compound rhythms by ear.
Hear tonal melodies in relation to “do” (i.e. the key’s fixed center pitch).
Distinguish the four triad types by ear and write them, on all notes, accordingly.

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