A continuation of the material of Music Theory I through more complex diatonic part-writing and analysis through beginning chromatic harmony and analysis. Keyboard harmony work is included.
Athena Title
Music Theory II
Prerequisite
MUSI 1100 and MUSI 1110
Corequisite
MUSI 1130
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to write harmonization of given melodies using chords in all inversions and secondary dominant functions chords.
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to realize figured bass symbols in simple harmonic style.
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to compose a short, mainly diatonic work in small form for piano or piano and instrument.
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to analyze simple musical excerpts using roman numerals and appropriate non-harmonic tone designation, drawing on all prior musical instruction.
Topical Outline
* Diatonic part-writing and analysis.
* Introduction to chromatic harmony and analysis (secondary dominant functions).
* Small form composition for piano and/or piano and instrument using diatonic and simple chromatic harmonic language.
