MUSC 001B - MUSIC THEORY II

    Recent Professors
    Steven Gates, Daniel Allas, Jesse Wright-Fitzgerald, David Saldana
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    22 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MUSC 001A or placement based on the music assessment process
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Study of common-practice diatonic harmony and voice-leading through guided analysis and composition. Topics include: principles of harmonic progression involving diatonic triads and seventh chords, two-part counterpoint in 18th-century soprano/bass framework, four-part SATB (soprano/alto/tenor/bass) arranging, embellishing tones, phrase structure analysis, introduction to applied chords, diatonic sequence, and a brief historical survey of the development of harmony and texture in Western music. Total of 54 hours lecture.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 3:45pm–5:10pm, Mon Wed 8:45am–10:10am, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:55am, Thu 1:00pm–2:25pm