MUSIC 10A - Music Theory I

    Recent Professors
    Maryam Farshadfar, Hsuan-Ya Chen, Collin T. Chu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    A continuation of Introductory Music. This course, through guided composition and analysis, incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. (C-ID MUS 120)
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:00pm–9:05pm