MUSI 1201 Music Fundamentals I (2-0-2)
A course in basic musicianship for non-music majors and music majors, including a study of pitch reading, rhythm reading, analysis of music, the major scales, major key signatures, intervals from the major scales, and triads from the major scales, with further application of learned theoretical concepts through the development of rudimentary keyboard, ear-training and sight-singing skills. Does not count toward the music degree (MUSI 0201). Normally offered Fall.

MUSI 1202 Music Fundamentals II (2-0-2)
A course in basic musicianship for non-music majors and music majors, including a study of pitch reading, rhythm reading, analysis of music, the minor scales, minor key signatures, intervals from the minor scales, and triads from the minor scales, with further application of learned theoretical concepts through the development of rudimentary keyboard, ear-training and sight-singing skills. Does not count toward the music degree (MUSI 0202). Normally offered Spring.

MUSI 1211 Elementary Part Writing and Analysis I (2-0-2)
A study of the diatonic harmony of the Common Practice Period through the development of composition, analysis and keyboard skills. Emphasis on cadences, melodic form, non-harmonic tones, and diatonic triads. Normally offered Fall. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department of Fine Arts Chair.

MUSI 1212 Elementary Part Writing and Analysis II (2-0-2)
A continued study of the diatonic and chromatic harmony of the Common Practice Period through the development of composition, analysis and keyboard skills. Emphasis on elementary forms, chromatic harmony, elementary modulation and secondary dominants of primary chords. Normally offered Spring. Prerequisite: MUSI 1211.

MUSI 1500 Recital Laboratory (0-V-0)
A forum for student performances and recital/concert attendance. Emphasis on exposing the student to a variety of musical styles and genres within the classical and jazz traditions. Normally offered Fall, Spring. Co-Requisite: Major or Concentration Applied Lessons.

MUSI 1501 Class Piano for Non-Music Majors (2-0-2)
Class piano instruction for non-music majors who have not studied piano previously or are at the elementary level. Emphasis on proper hand position and posture, training in basic keyboard technique, and mastery of basic elements of music. May be repeated for credit or may be taken as an upper-division course (MUSI 3501). Normally offered Fall, Spring.

MUSI 1502 Class Voice for Non-Music Majors (2-0-2)
Class singing instruction for non-music majors who have not studied voice previously or are at the elementary level. Emphasis on proper breathing and posture, tone production, vocal technique, and English and Italian diction. May be repeated for credit or may be taken as an upper-division course (MUSI 3502). Normally offered Fall, Spring.

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