Music Theory 1b

3 credits · Undergraduate

As a continuation to Music Theory 1a, MUSC 1201, this course is a study of tonal harmony. Topics include modulation to closely related keys, tonicization, use of non-chord tones, and an introduction to chromatic progressions, especially using the augmented sixth and Neapolitan sixth chords. Skills in part-writing and harmonic analysis will be developed. COREQUISITES: MUSC 1272, 1273, 1274, 1275 PREREQUISITES: MUSC 1201.03 or permission of the instructor EXCLUSIONS: MUSC 1202.03 FORMATS: Lecture