MUSIC 099 - Introduction to Music Theory

    Recent Professors
    Jesus Covarrubias, Mauricio Rodriguez, Kenneth J. Andrade
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    4.0Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Students study the language of music - how to read, notate, interpret, perform, and create with those symbols which represent the four properties of sound: pitch, duration, amplitude, and timbre. Students focus on the fundamentals of Western notated music and how these elements combine to create musical compositions: pitch identification, rhythm and meter, scales, key signatures, intervals, chord construction, harmonic progression and texture. Students will examine musical styles relevant to various cultures and historical periods.
    Usually Held
    Thu 10:45am–12:05pm