MUS 2214 - Music Theory III

4 Credits

This is a continuation study of functional harmony through analysis and part writing, sight-singing, and ear training. A continuation of Music Theory I and II, this course emphasizes the seventh chords, altered chords and the chords of the augmented sixth. This study includes harmonic and formal analysis and part-writing procedures, modern compositional practices, sight-read melodies containing modulation and more complex rhythmic patterns. Students learn to play chord progressions using all types of triads and seventh chords. Meets six hours each week.

Prerequisite: MUS 1214 and MUS 1224 with a grade of “C” of higher
Corequisite: None
Prerequisite/Corequisite: None

3 Hours Lecture
3 Hours Lab