MUSIC 201: Intermediate Music Fundamentals II
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:35a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Tyler Room 208

Eric Schmitz
Office Hours: Tyler 121
8:30-9:30 AM --

This is a continuation of the study of the elements of melody, harmony and rhythm including the fundamentals covered in MUS 200. New material includes 7th chords, inversions, non-harmonic tones, and modulation among other subjects. Ear-training may include melodic/rhythmic dictation, intervals, triad quality and simple melodies.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in MUS 200 OR placement into the class by taking placement exam.

Course Objectives:
Students will be able to understand and apply the rules of notation and more advanced music theory. Specifically they will:

1. Build their Aural skills through dictation- melodic, rhythmic and harmonic
2. Write basic 3 and 4 part harmonic sequences using root position chords.
3. Write basic 3 and 4 part harmonic sequences using chords in inversion and 7th chords.
4. Be introduced to modulation, secondary dominants and non-harmonic tones.

Additional Links:
· Music Theory Website - Practice exercises
· Music Theory Concepts 
· Department Concert Schedule

Other Downloads:
Course Description (.pdf 7kb)
Course Syllabus (.pdf 6kb)

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