MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Focuses on reading and writing basic music notation. Examines the fundamentals of tonal music including the key signatures, scales, circle of fifth, modes, rhythm, intervals, triads, and seventh chords. Emphasizes terminology and basic musical concepts.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate fluency in reading and writing notations in both treble clef and bass clef. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Identify types of scales both on paper and by listening.
CLO#3: Demonstrate an understanding of rhythm in basic meters.