MUS 1 - Comprehensive Music Theory I

    Recent Professors
    Naoki Taniguchi, Susan K. Parrish
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    31 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MUS 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Introduces and develops the study of common practice harmony and melody through figured bass and analysis as represented by the works of Bach and Handel; knowledge of scales, key signatures, intervals and chords, equivalent to Beginning Jazz/Pop Music Theory or Fundamentals of Music, is necessary to succeed in this course. Some of the class hours for this course may be scheduled as To Be Arranged (TBA). May be offered in a distance-learning format.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:40am–11:00am