Theory and Aural Skills III

4 Units

An investigation of common-practice tonality through written exercises, keyboard work, ear training, and sight singing. MUTH 201 contains four components: (1) written exercises including voice leading and analysis of topics including tonicization, modulation, mixture, and the Neapolitan chord; (2) keyboard exercises that complement theoretical studies, including modulatory progressions, folk melody accompaniment, chorale harmonization, and figured bass realization; (3) ear training consisting of harmonic dictation and listening exercises; and (4) sight singing with an emphasis on chromatic materials. Prereq: MUTH 102 or placement by exam.