MUSC 189 - Music A

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A practical and theoretical introduction to musical rudiments and musicianship, including scales, keys, chord construction, meter and rhythm, solfège, aural recognition of intervals and triad qualities , melodic dictation, and two-part harmonic dictation. Terminology and musical examples will be presented in analytical, compositional, and performing contexts. Prospective music majors should take MUSC 139 in the same semester as MUSC 189. Offered every fall.

Prerequisite(s): An ability to read music fluently.