MUS 1B - Music Theory II

    Recent Professors
    K. Collins
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: MUS 1A Advisory: ENGL C1000; MATH 3A; MATH 45; ENGL C1000H
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a continuation of Music 1A and will build on those skills. This course adds the following: principles of voice leading; four-part writing in choral and keyboard styles; harmonization of melodies; realization of figured bass; detailed investigation of the functional harmonic system used in western tonal music including triads, seventh chords and secondary function chords; basic principles of form in Western Art Music; analysis of representative musical literature. There is an emphasis on music of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Required of all music majors and minors.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:00am–10:15am