MUS 108: Fundamentals of Western Music (3 credits)

Catalog Description

A music theory course. Emphasis on learning basic concepts involved in reading and writing music. Application of concepts in learning simple skills necessary for playing three musical instruments. Student will complete one level of TAP (MUS 101) and may take MUS 101 for credit. (3 hrs. lect.)

Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify and write the basic components of Western music notation.
• Apply basic theoretical components of Western music notation to written examples of music.
• Notate and read basic melodic and rhythmic patterns in both simple and compound meters.
• Use the components of music in both the performance and creation of music.
• Compose and harmonize two melodies of at least 32 measures.

Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To

Pathfinder to resources on:

• Music

Current Syllabus

not taught this semester

Past Syllabi

• Fall 2007 - taught by Gloria Faltstrom

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