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 Department:    MUSC&

 Course #:    142

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

A continuation of MUSC& 141, but including a systematic study of chords and harmony. Continued development of aural skills through an emphasis on sight singing and dictation. Continued development of piano skills. Required for Music Majors.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MUSC& 141 with a "C" or higher.

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

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Write all major and minor scales, primary chords in all positions, write longer and more graceful melodies in several harmonized parts. Analyze harmonically and formally, vocal and piano music.
2. Hear melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music accurately at an intermediate level. Sol feggio applications to basic melodies and songs. Commit to notation musical dictation at an intermediate level.
3. Increase proficiency in piano skills.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Writing and playing scales, chords, and their inversions
2. Harmonization in 4 or less parts
3. Non-chord embellishing tones, secondary
4. Dominant chords
5. Development of aural skills through singing and listening and the use of technology