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MUS 140 - Music Theory I

3 Credits
Lecture: 3

Music Theory I introduce students to notation, scales and key signatures, intervals, triads and seventh chords, melody criticism, harmonic progression, cadences and instrument transposition. This course includes a short composition project.

Note: Prior experience in reading music notation, such as in a band or choir, is expected. Students with little or no experience should consider MUS 101 . This course requires intermediate reading, basic writing, and basic math.

Articulation: 1.1

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 141  

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