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
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 |
| Final exam/project due: | Friday August 01, 11:59 PM (see Final exams) |
| Time / room: | |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (async) |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Student option |
| Instructor: | Spinazzola, J. (jms862) |
| Max. enroll: | 12 |
| To enroll: | See Register and Dates & Deadlines for enrollment information. See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |