MUS 1A Musicianship I: Harmony

(Harmony - 3, Solfege - 1 Lecture, three hours and laboratory, two hours each week.) A functional study of the theoretical elements of music including the quantitative and aesthetic aspects of rhythm, intervals, scales, triads, two- and three-part counterpoint, and problem-solving chord connection up to the chord of the seventh. Development of aural, visual, singing, writing playing, improvisatory, and compositional skills in notation, scales, modes, rhythm, and melodic and harmonic intervals. Prerequisite for MUS 1A, MUS 1B: MUS 3 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite for MUS 1C, MUS 1D: MUS 1A, MUS 1B or consent of the instructor.