MUS 1155 - Music Theory II

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: MUS 1057 and MUS 1058 with a C or higher or satisfactory completion of theory placement exam.

Course Description:
This course is a continuation of MUS 1057 with emphasis on melodic analysis, cadences, phrases and periods, non-chord tones, four-voice part writing with diatonic seventh chords; and secondary functions.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able:

To understand pitch, pitch notation, scales, key signatures and intervals;
To analyze modes, 4 part writing, figured bass, transpositions and voice leadings;
To integrate pitch and rhythm elements into sight singing exercises;
To apply keyboard skills at the intermediate level.