MUS 110 - Music Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    Robert Bowen, Darren Castello
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Winter 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Introduction to the notation and fundamental theoretical elements of Western music, demonstrated through a variety of styles, past and current. Students will engage music through listening, reading, lecture, writing, and performance. Topics include music notation, pitch, rhythm, tonality, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, melody, harmony, and form, as well as linguistic, cognitive, and mathematical frameworks for understanding how music works.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:30am–12:55pm