MUSC 004A - Music Theory Level 3

Recent Professors: Robert Sinclair
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
Class Size: 30 students
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUSC 003B
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of MUSC 004A
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
Description: This course builds upon the concepts from Music Theory Level 2, incorporating the study of advanced harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic materials, with emphasis on chromatic harmony, survey and analysis of musical styles, and period techniques. Through four-part writing and analysis of diatonic and chromatic chords, the course includes an introduction to chromatic harmony; secondary/applied chords; modulation; borrowed chords; chromatic pre-dominants; chromatic embellishing chords; as well as chromatic third relationships. Music majors are required to take MUSC 020C concurrent with this course. Non-majors are encouraged but not required to take MUSC 020C concurrent with this course. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 31A/B Beginning Piano is strongly encouraged for all students.
Usually Held: Tue Thu 10:55am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 10:55am–12:20pm