Theory and Aural Skills I

4 Units

An investigation of common-practice tonality through written exercises, keyboard work, ear training, and sight singing. MUTH 101 contains four components: (1) written work emphasizing topics such as key signatures, scales, intervals, triad and seventh chord construction, voice leading, and harmonic analysis; (2) keyboard exercises that complement theoretical studies, including scales, folk melody accompaniment, chorale harmonization, and figured bass; (3) ear training consisting of various types of dictation and listening exercises; and (4) sight singing with an emphasis on diatonic materials. Placement by examination.