MUS 1 - Music Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    James Ziessler, Brian Johnson, Michael Tackett
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40–60 students
    Difficulty
    3.9Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area C1
    Description
    An introduction to music notation and the fundamentals of music theory. Students will study pitch, melody, rhythm, harmony and form in a variety of historical styles and genres, including contemporary music. This course is designed for the non-major, the elementary or secondary school teaching credential candidate, and the music major who seeks remedial instruction prior to beginning the Theory and Musicianship sequence. (C-ID MUS110)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:25pm, Tue Thu 9:45am–11:00am