MUSIC 1106 Introduction to Western Music Theory
Course description
A self-contained introduction to functional tonality and related ideas found in jazz, rock, other popular forms, and traditional folk genres. Fundamentals of pitch (e.g., melody, harmony, temperament, voice leading) and time (rhythm and form) are examined through diverse musical examples, from the 17th century Western European canon to Haitian roots music to blues. Concepts ranging from counterpoint to clave are analyzed on their own terms.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Ability to read staff notation
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Previously offered classes
Winter 2025: Online course
Associate Professor of Music
| Section ID: | MUSIC 1106 001-LEC |
| Number: | 1142 |
| Session: | 3-week Winter session |
| Class dates: | January 2-18, 2025 |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (async) |
| Final exam/project due: | Friday January 17, 11:59 PM (see Final exams) |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Student option |
| Instructor: | Spinazzola, J. (jms862) |
| Max. enroll: | 12 |
| To enroll: | Enrollment for this class is closed.
See Online Learning FAQs. |
Summer 2025: Online course
Associate Professor of Music
| Section ID: | MUSIC 1106 001-LEC |
| Number: | 1221 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
| Class dates: | July 14-August 1, 2025 |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (async) |
| Final exam/project due: | Friday August 01, 11:59 PM (see Final exams) |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Student option |
| Instructor: | Spinazzola, J. (jms862) |
| Max. enroll: | 12 |
| To enroll: | Enrollment for this class is closed.
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |