MUS 102 - Basic Music Theory II

Offered as needed
Lecture- 3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MUS 101 or permission of instructor. Basic computer knowledge/skills
Comprehensive course for potential music majors, minors or those electing a course that can lead to professional development. Builds on previous knowledge of keys, notation, rhythm, and clefs. Emphasis on leading, four‐part writing, chord progressions, ear‐training, keyboard skills, and aural training.

Student Learning Outcomes:
The primary goal of this course is for the student to develop a fluent vocabulary in music theory so as to analyze/identify form and structure, harmonic progression, genre/style and to be equipped to arrange, orchestrate, transcribe and compose simple forms in various media.

Class objective 1: Develop ear training skills for identifying intervals and chords
Class objective 2: Understanding of Major and Minor Keys and their relationship
Class objective 3: Ability to recognize read and write 4-part harmonies
Class objective 4: Recognizes and uses chord inversions
Class objective 5: Understands the structure and function of 7th chords
Class objective 6: Develop ability to analyze structure and harmony (chords) in music