MUS- 5 - Music Theory II

    Recent Professors
    B. McNaughton
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MUS 4 or the equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUS- 5
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Description: Continued study and application of techniques acquired during Music Theory I. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, Music Theory II includes: Common Practice period voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; chromatic harmony; secondary/applied chords; modulation; borrowed chords; the Neapolitan chord; augmented sixth chords; and an introduction to binary and ternary forms. Laboratory includes chromatic sight singing and ear training activities that incorporate melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation. Keyboard activities require the playing of chromatic chord progressions. 54.00 hours lecture and 54.00 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter grade only)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm