MUS 21.01 Creative Music Theory I

Explores ways to make, and think creatively about, music built on diatonic and pulsed foundations. Prior knowledge of music theory fundamentals is recommended but all concepts are defined from the ground up. A varied repertoire of music is studied. Topics include staff notation, key, mode, interval, phrase rhythm, form, triads and seventh chords, chord labels, arranging, harmonic syntax including secondary dominants, and style considerations. Incorporates work on musicianship.

May not be taken by students who received credit for MUS 20 prior to academic year 2025–2026.

Instructor

Moseley

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:ART

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Offered

• Fall