Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Music Theory I

 Title Abbreviation:   MUSIC THEORY I

 Department:    MUSC&

 Course #:    141

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

The study of notation, intervals, scales, simple melodies, and rhythms. Development of aural skills through an emphasis on sight singing, dictation, and piano skills. Required for Music majors.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Humanities  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
CWU 144
U of W X
WSU 0
WWU T

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Write all major and minor key signatures and scales, single melodies. Write chords, analyze patterns, transpose songs, and recognize primary chords.
  2. Hear melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music accurately and commit to notation. Demonstrate the major and minor scales using sol-feggio. Match and do basic identification of specific pitches.
  3. Play all major and minor scales and intervals.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Write all major and minor key signatures and scales, single melodies. Write chords, analyze patterns, transpose songs, and recognize primary chords.
  2. Musical dictation using aural skills.
  3. Interval recognition using aural skills.
  4. Music reading skills enhanced through piano playing.