MUSC 1101 Fundamentals of Music

MUSC 1101: Fundamentals of Music

Description

Fundamentals of Music covers basic music symbols, vocabulary, rhythm, scale structures, intervals, chords, and simple piano skills. This is a required course for all elementary education majors. It is open to any student who desires a basic introduction to music.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Pitch

2. Music staff

3. Piano keyboard

4. Scales

5. Chords

6. Key Signatures

7. Transposing

8. Intervals

9. Basic Composition

10. Rhythm

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss with proper terminology basic elements of music.

2. Identify musical symbols, keys, tempos, and chords.

3. Apply basic music knowledge through short keyboard compositions.

4. Demonstrate basic rhythm and pitch skills.

5. Demonstrate basic keyboard knowledge.

6. Practice active listening.

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): Goal Area 06 - The Humanities and Fine Arts

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies

Goal Area 06: The Humanities and Fine Arts

1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities

2.Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.

3. Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.