MUS 6A - Music Theory I

    Recent Professors
    Kimberly S. Osteen-Petreshock
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Completion of MUS 10 with grade of "C" or better or equivalent knowledge of music notation
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUS 6A
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Through guided composition and analysis, incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh chords; figured bass symbols; and embellishing tones. Develops skills in handwritten notation. (C-ID MUS 120) (CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am