MU199 - Music Fundamentals

In this course students develop an understanding of the basic elements of Western art music through written and aural exercises and analysis. Students explore the rudiments of Western music theory including melody, rhythm, and harmony, and concentrate on notation, aural recognitions of rhythm and meter, key signatures, scales, and intervals; the construction and connection of basic triads and chords; basic keyboard and sight singing skills. This class is designed to assist students planning to pursue more advanced music theory classes such as Analyzing Music, Tonal Harmony, Counterpoint and Musical Form. (Not offered 2025-26).

1 unit

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2024 Block 2 Music Fundamentals Ofer Ben-Amots Packard Hall 17 15 / 3 04/25/2025
Spring 2025 Block 8 Music Fundamentals Andres Carrizo Packard Hall 17 15 / 3 04/25/2025
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