Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size20–30 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteAdvisories: No previous musical experience necessary Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area C1DescriptionExplores the basics of tonal music theory and music notation, its place in culture, and the opportunity to make original compositions. Topics include the basics of music theory, the historical basis for those elements, creating your own music, staff notation in treble and bass clefs, music notation around the world, rhythm and meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, diatonic scales and triads, and diatonic chords. Aimed at the non-major or the potential music major who does not have the necessary background for MUS 204A.Usually HeldMon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm, Mon Wed 1:30pm–2:55pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 10:15am–11:40am 