School
Liberal Arts
Division
Fine & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Music
Course Number
238
Course Title
Music Theory 3
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
MUS-139
Catalog Course Description
Covers secondary dominants and borrowed chords, the use of the Neapolitan sixth, advanced modulation techniques, and how to identify non-chord tones.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Review of secondary dominants and chords borrowed from the parallel minor.
- Intense study of typical and atypical usage of N6 chord.
- Study of typical and atypical use of Aug 6 chords.
- Correct application of ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords, including jazz voicing.
- Study of altered dominants and chromatic mediants.
- Analysis and original composition.
- A complete study of chord progression.
- Coordination of all tonal part writing procedures.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Consolidate use of secondary dominants and borrowed chords.
- Practice the use of the Neapolitan sixth.
- Demonstrate a mastery of advanced modulation techniques.
- Identify non-chord tones.
- Interpret chord progressions including diatonic, chromatic, and thirds progressions.*
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Musical Compositions
- Homework assignments
- Written quizzes, tests
Texts
Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music, Part 2, by Harder, P. & Steinke, G.
Allyn and Bacon/Longman Publishers
Outcomes
General Education Categories
- Humanities and Fine Arts
MTA Categories
- Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Determined by department
Effective Term
Fall 2014