Preparatory Music Theory 2 (MUSC 1033)

Preparatory Music Theory 2 is the second of a two-course sequence that introduces beginners to music rudiments and the basics of music theory. In level 2 students continue to learn and increase fluency in the fundamentals of reading and writing music notation. New Music Theory topics include setting words to music; rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic cadences; reading and writing pitches in C-clefs, compound intervals, phrase structure, basic harmonic analysis in different musical idioms.
Course code: MUSC 1033
Credits: 2.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Campus: Broadway Broadway
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=MUSC&number=1033

Prerequisites

MUSC 1013 or equivalent.

Corequisites

It is highly recommended (but not required) that students also take MUSC 1031 Preparatory Musicianship 2 and MUSC 1064 Preparatory Class Piano 2 concurrently.

Schedule

MUSC 1033 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
42179January 6, 2025
to April 25, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A
Arai, Bernard

Additional Information

  • Bass and Treble Clefs (continued)
  • C-clefs and Transposing Instruments
  • Rhythmic, Melodic and Harmonic Cadences
  • Setting lyrics
  • Major and Minor Keys
  • Phrase Structure
  • Harmonic Analysis in different musical idioms
  • Seventh-Chord Construction

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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