Music 110 - Music Theory I

This course focuses on connecting music theory concepts to musical experience. Ever wondered why certain harmonies seem to grab you by the ears? How do chord progressions work? This course provides an introduction to diatonic harmony in a range of tonal styles, including classical music and popular music. Students learn to apply technical theory knowledge flexibly and creatively to analysis, composition, and performance. Discussions include harmonic function, voicing and voice leading, dissonance treatment, non-chord tones, texture, cadences, and phrase structure. Course includes a required aural skills lab section (50 minutes per week). Prerequisite: MUS 100 or a placement test. Enrollment limited to 20.