MUS M02A - Music Theory I

    Recent Professors
    John Hester, Anthony Wardzinski
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Incorporates, through guided composition and analysis, the following concepts: rhythm and meter; 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. Develops skills in handwritten notation.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:30am–12:45pm, Mon Wed 10:00am–11:15am, Tue Thu 8:30am–9:45am