MUS 110 - Theory/Musicianship I

    Recent Professors
    Matt Falker
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This basic music theory and ear training course teaches students to read and write musical notation and develops related listening skills. The course incorporates the following concepts: rhythm, meter, and pitch notation; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; key signatures; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; and dominant seventh. Students can contact the Music Department for a placement exam to test into higher levels. C-ID MUS-125. Formerly MUS 100.