2009 Fall MUSIC 65-001
Bulletin Course Description Elementary principles of tonal organization: diatonic chord progressions and figured bass, two-part elementary counterpoint, introduction to musical forms. Writing of chorale-style settings. Laboratory. Instructor: Kelley, Lindroth, Parkins, Rupprecht, or staff
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Title THEOR/PRAC TONAL MUS I Department MUSIC Course Number 2009 Fall 65 Section Number 001 Primary Instructor Parkins,Robert Prerequisites Prerequisites: basic knowledge of musical notation and vocabulary, including scales, basic chords and intervals, key signatures, meter, and rhythm; or
Synopsis of course content
Music 65 addresses the harmonic and contrapuntal techniques of 18th-
century music, from Bach through Mozart, with some early 19th-century
examples. The first half of the semester emphasizes mastery of basic skills; the
second half focuses on four-part diatonic harmony (introduced by some two-part
counterpoint). The required lab reinforces concepts studied in class through
aural and keyboard exercises.
Textbooks
Aldwell & Schachter, Harmony and Voice Leading: text and workbook, Vol. I
Ottman & Rogers, Music for Sight Singing, 7th Edition, 2006 (Lab))
Horvit, Koozin & Nelson, Music for Ear Training: CD-ROM and workbook,
2nd Edition, 2005 (Lab)
Assignments
Daily written assignments
Exams
Midterm and final exams
Announced quizzes
Term Papers
None
Grade to be based on
Regular graded assignments
Quizzes
2 exams
Lab
Additional Information
This course is a prerequisite for the music major and minor.
