MUSI 121 - Music Theory I

    Recent Professors
    George B. England, Collin Chu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24–25 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course, through guided composition and analysis, incorporates 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. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. Required for music majors and minors.
    Usually Held
    Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm, Tue 12:45pm–2:10pm