MUSIC 99 - Introduction to Music Theory

    Recent Professors
    Jesus Covarrubias, Mauricio Rodriguez, Kenneth J. Andrade
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUSIC 99
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    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. (C-ID MUS 110)
    Usually Held
    Thu 10:45am–12:05pm