MUS 80 - Theory & Musicianship I

    Recent Professors
    Ayako Nakamura
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    A comprehensive study of diatonic harmony and musicianship, including principles of voice leading in four-part texture, harmonic analysis, melody harmonization, non-chord tones, and basic forms (strophic, binary, ternary). Musicianship component develops skills in sight singing and dictation, including rhythmic exercises, interval recognition, melodic reading and dictation in major and minor scales, and basic harmonic dictation. (C-ID MUS 120/MUS 125).
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am