MUS 1123 - Music Theory II

3 Credits

Study of the diatonic compositional principles of the 18th century from music fundamentals through elementary chromatic harmonies and modulations.

Three credit hours per semester.

Prerequisite: MUS 1113 - Music Theory I.

Corequisite: MUS 1141 Aural Skills II

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Recognize basic musical phrase structure and form (GEO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Recognize and analyze diatonic harmonies in the major and minor modes. (GEO 1, 2, 3, 4)Selected
Recognize correct four-part voice leading (GEO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Analyze correctly diatonic harmony in part-writing and authentic musical examples. (GEO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Demonstrate correct four-part voice leading with complete analysis of harmony and form. (GEO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Realize figured base in four parts. (GEO 1, 2, 3, 4) 7. Harmonize a melody in four parts. (GEO 1, 2, 3, 4)