MUSG 10 - Music Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    Alexander W. Simon
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUSG 10
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> This course is a study of music fundamentals throughout history, including principles and procedures of rhythm, pitch notation, musical symbols, scales, key signatures, intervals, and diatonic chords. Students will study the historical and cultural development of various music notation styles and fundamentals. Students will apply knowledge learned in class to interpret and critique music with regard to its historical and cultural context. The course applies to musicians who have learned to play/sing without training in fundamentals and to beginners in music. This course is open to all students.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:35pm–2:00pm