Course

Theory Of Tonal Music III

Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Course code
MUSC 2310
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
26
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Typically offered
Fall

Overview

Course description
Continuation of the study of tonal harmony with emphasis on chromatic harmony and advanced modulatory techniques.
Course content

Non-dominant and leading-tone seventh chords, modal mixture, harmonic sequences, the Neapolitan sixth chord, augmented sixth chords, altered and extended dominant chords, embellishing diminished seventh chords, and techniques of modulation to closely-related and distantly-related keys.

Learning activities

Concepts and techniques are presented and discussed in the lectures; assignments are undertaken by the students.

Means of assessment
Assignments (minimum of 5) 25%
Class Participation and Homework Checks   10%
Quizzes and Speed Drills (minimum of 10) 20%
Tests (minimum of 2) 20%
Final Examination 25%
TOTAL 100%
Learning outcomes

The student will learn harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, and structural materials of tonal music.  The student will be expected to:

  1. provide an analysis of representative musical excerpts or entire compositions;
  2. harmonize in four-part style a given bass (figured or unfigured) or soprano;
  3. provide written answers to questions on any aspect of the course content.

Textbook materials

The latest editions of required texts such as the following:

  • Kostka, Stefan, Dorothy Payne and Byron Almén. Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Post-Tonal Music. New York: McGraw-Hill. Plus accompanying Workbook.

Or

  • Turek, Ralph. The Elements of Music: Concepts and Applications. Volumes I & II. New York: McGraw-Hill. Plus Workbook, Volumes 1 & 2.