MUSI 140 Theory I
An investigation of the basic elements of Western tonal music: major and minor scales, simple and compound rhythms and time signatures, intervals, diatonic triads and seventh chords, principles of harmonic relationships, fundamentals of part-writing and analysis. Students will also be introduced to the use of various music technologies. This will serve: (1) as a means to complement and enhance student learning about music theory, and (2) as an introduction to the extraordinarily wide range of technological applications to composition, improvisation, and music education in general. Prerequisite: The ability to read music. Students must receive a grade of C or higher in order to enroll in the next course of the Music Theory sequence. This is the first of a foundational block of courses designed to provide students a sufficient knowledge base in theory and aural skills. Offered every fall semester. Prerequisite: Ability to read music