MUSIC 1 - Fundamentals of Music

    Recent Professors
    Chou L., Arbury D. B., Mendell L. L.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Cal-GETC Area 3A (Arts) *No UC transfer credit for MUSIC 1 if taken after MUSIC 2. See also MUSIC 66. This course provides the study of the rudiments of music notation, including scales, intervals, triads and seventh chords. Also included are rhythmic drills, sight singing and exercises using computer-assisted-instruction. This course (or the equivalent) is a prerequisite for all other music theory courses. MUSIC 1 is equivalent to the theory portion of MUSIC 66. Credit may be earned for MUSIC 1 or MUSIC 66 but not both.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:15am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 2:15pm–3:35pm, Thu 6:45pm–9:50pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm