MUSC& 243 - Music Theory VI

Credits: 5
The study of music logic, music theory, is intended to complement the musical intuition most vocalists and instrumentalists already have. Music is a complex and highly organized art, whether it is a Mozart concerto or a jazz improvisation. While providing a rational knowledge of music through the study of singing, a study of music theory interacts with the musician’s intuition, bringing a deeper understanding and appreciation of music. All students will learn to apply their knowledge to the keyboard in a basic though useful way.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUSC& 242 or instructor permission.
Course Outcomes:

Compose an instrumental piece using extended chromatic harmonies (9th, 11th, 13th, chords, altered dominants, and chromatic mediants).
Define and analyze concepts of the 19th century Romantic, Post-Romantic, and Impressionism styles.
Define and analyze concepts of the early 20th century, twelve-tone technique and music since the mid-20th century.
Analyze basic modal improvisatory techniques of Jazz music.
Perform basic improvisations at the piano using 12-bar blues and 32-bar song forms.

Course Topics:

Extended and chromatic harmony: Compositional utilization of 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, altered dominants, and chromatic mediants.
The 19th and 20th Centuries:
- Romantic period.
- Post-Romantic style.
- Impressionism.
- Early 20th century.
- Twelve-tone technique.
- Music since 1945
- Jazz.
- Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

Course Attribute(s): Humanities