Recent SemestersSpring 2025Class Size25 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteMUSI 148A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course series continues in its study of diatonic music including the structural, historical and stylistic analysis of music of Western classical music, World music, jazz, and popular music. The class will discuss the cultural, social and technical significance of the musical literature, examining how melody, structure, harmony, and chord progressions, have an impact on the listener. The course will include analysis of Baroque and Classical pieces of music and an examination of large-scale events and form. The course will also include identifying, creating, and composing with the modes of the major scale. Students will continue to develop four-part writing skills using triads and seventh chords, non-harmonic tones, suspensions, retardations, figured bass, 6/4 chords, modulations and tonicizations. The history of notation and practice will be discussed as students develop skills in notation software and handwritten notation. This course is intended for music majors.Usually HeldMon Wed 9:35am–10:55am 