MUS 103 - Music Theory I

    Recent Professors
    faccardo@riohondo.edu, AGordon@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
    Class Size
    24–30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUS 103
    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 structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Mon Wed 8:05am–9:30am, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am