MUS 3 - Music Theory III

    Recent Professors
    Anthony R. Fesmire
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    3.8Lightout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MUS 002.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course continues concepts introduced in Music Theory II. Theory topics include harmonic (secondary dominants, borrowed chords, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, and chromatic modulations), melodic, and formal analysis of representative compositions from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods combined with creative work in composition. Musicianship activities include sight singing and dictation of melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic concepts explored in the theory portion of the course.(C-ID MUS 140; MUS 145) Lecture Grading: Letter MUS 002. Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
    Usually Held
    Tue 2:00pm–4:30pm