MUSI 1223 - Music Theory I

Common Course Number: MUTH 12203
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3 Lecture
Offered: Fall

Focuses on the study of melody writing, as well as the formation of chords and their proper use. Instruction in intervals primary and secondary triads in root position, inversions of major and minor triads, embellishing tones, as well as techniques of melody writing. Additional instruction in dominant seventh chords, the study of harmony in minor keys, and in composing music with piano accompaniment and short piano pieces.

Prerequisite: music major or minor, or consent of instructor
Corequisite: MUSI 1201 - Sight Singing And Ear Training I