MUS 111 - Music Theory I

3 Hrs.

Prerequisite: MUS 110 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: MUS 113, if ear training lab is a separate course.
This course introduces the student to the diatonic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Period. Topics include fundamental musical materials (rhythm, pitch, scales, intervals, diatonic harmonies) and an introduction to the principles of voice leading and harmonic progression. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate a basic competency using diatonic harmony through analysis, writing, sight singing, dictation, and keyboard skills.