MUSC 191 - Music Theory II

(R only)

Continued study of diatonic harmony, including inversions and non-harmonic tones. Dominant and leading-tone seventh chords, secondary dominants, modulation, keyboard application. Normally taken concurrently with MUSC 195. PREREQUISITE(S): MUSC 190 with a grade of C or better. Three hours each week. Formerly MU 150.

3 semester hours

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

Write diatonic harmony fluently in 4 parts in SATB style.
Resolve seventh chords, particularly dominant seventh chords in the traditional way.
Recognize the normal succession of chords in the traditional style, and employ this in original harmonic models.
Identify the form/structure of short musical works.
Demonstrate a beginning understanding of secondary dominants and their application.
Distinguish the difference between tonicization and modulation.
Harmonize and analyze a figured bass line.

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