MUSC 184 - Introduction to Music Theory

(R only)

An introduction to the basic elements of music, intended for students with limited musical background. Emphasis is on terminology, notation, scales, intervals, triads, and traditional diatonic harmony with a further emphasis on the practical application of these various aspects of music theory. Open to all students. Three hours each week. Formerly MU 139.

3 semester hours

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

Demonstrate proficiency in the basics of music notation including the musical staff, clefs, barlines, measures, meter, notes, and rests.
Write and identify pitches in treble and bass clefs.
Demonstrate proficiency in basic rhythms and meters.
Identify and construct major, minor, and chromatic scales.
Identify and construct key signatures.
Identify and construct major, minor, perfect, augmented and diminished intervals.
Identify and construct major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads in root position.

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