Theory III: Chromatic Harmony and Voice-leading

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

MUS 30003 is a study in Chromatic Harmony, both historical and contemporary. Some topics of exploration include the Neapolitan, augmented sixths, extensions of tertian harmony, enharmonicism, chromaticism in lead-sheet realizations, tritone substitutions, altered dominants, and other approaches to chromatic harmony and voice-leading. The course assumes a strong foundation in tonal theory and builds upon the foundation laid by the first two semesters of the theory sequence. Prerequisite: MUS 20002 . Please note: this course fulfills the curricular requirements of the old Music Major in place during AY 2022-23, not the new curriculum, beginning in Fall 2023. Those interested in completing the new curriculum should register for MUS 20003 . For this reason, this course is by permission of the instructor only, as a stopgap.