MUS229 - Music Theory I
Credit Hours: 3.0
This is an entry level course into the world of music theory. We will start the fundamentals of rhythm and tonality and the basics of music notation. By the end of the semester students will be familiar with major and minor scales, chord construction and progression and the way in which melody and harmony work together. We will put the theory into practice with music writing and/or playing opportunities. We will also listen to recordings and develop a new understanding of how music is put together. Some experience playing any musical instrument and the desire to work toward a deeper intellectual understanding of how music is put together.