MUS 105 - Music Theory I

    Recent Professors
    John Russell, Ellen Weller
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: MUS 103 or Demonstrated ability to read music acquired through prior study (i.e. private lessons or AP Music Theory)
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MUS 105
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Through guided composition and analysis, this course incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, diatonic scales and triads, diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structures, figured bass symbols, dominant seventh chords, non-harmonic tones, and voice leading in 4-part chorale writing. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. Includes review of music rudiments. Keyboard component including scales, triads, inversions and chord progressions.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:15am–10:45am, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am, Wed 10:55am–11:45am, Wed 11:20am–12:10pm