MUSIC 101 - Music Theory and Culture I

    Recent Professors
    Scott Pratt
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    38–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Recommended Preparation: Recommended concurrent enrollment in Music Skills I (MUSIC 121) and one of the following: Elementary Piano (MUSIC 130), Intermediate Piano Literature (MUSIC 134) or Jazz Piano (MUSIC 148).
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Composition and analysis of music from history and world music cultures: Analysis, history and cultural significance of rhythm and meter as exemplified in music literature and music of oral tradition; 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. History of notation and practice will be discussed as students develop skills in handwritten notation.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–8:50pm