MUS 180 - Music Theory/Musicianship I

    Recent Professors
    D. Betancourt
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MUS 105 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". This is a course in music theory and Musicianship. The course incorporates the basic skills of note reading, major and minor scales and key signatures, intervals, and triads to facilitate the study of diatonic triadic harmony, four-voice harmony, voice leading, and figured bass symbols. All concepts will be presented in theoretical examples and actual music. All theoretical concepts will be studied through practical applications including sight singing, ear training, dictation, rhythm exercises, and keyboard harmony. Development of handwritten music notation is expected. This course is not open to students who have received credit in MUS 106.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Music Theory/Musicianship I
    Usually Held
    Mon 4:00pm–4:50pm