TransfermaticMUS at Fresno City College

    MUS 1A - Music Theory I

    Recent Professors
    B. McCoy, C. Earley
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    20–44 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MUS 1A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    In this course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of Western music theory, including music notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, and triads. The student will explore diatonic harmony, Roman numeral analysis, cadences and nonharmonic tones. This course provides the theoretical foundation necessary for continuation into Music Theory II. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 7A: Ear Training I is required. (A, CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Fri 10:00am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:20am, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am