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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
MUSC 1 | Title:
MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS |
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Full Title:
Music Fundamentals |
Last Reviewed:5/10/2021 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
MUS 1
Catalog Description:
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This course is designed for students with little or no formal musical training. Students are introduced to basic musical concepts, terminology, and music reading through exercises in rhythm, singing, and on the piano keyboard. Topics include notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, chords, key signatures, and the circle of fifths. Recommended for prospective Music majors who lack the music reading skills for MUSC 2A/3A.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course is designed for students with little or no formal musical training. Students are introduced to basic musical concepts, terminology, and music reading through exercises in rhythm, singing, and on the piano keyboard. Topics include notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, chords, key signatures, and the circle of fifths. Recommended for prospective Music majors who lack the music reading skills for MUSC 2A/3A.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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C-ID: |
CID Descriptor: MUS 110 | Music Fundamentals | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): MUSC1 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Explain and utilize basic musical terminology.
2. Identify, interpret, and utilize the fundamental elements of music.
3. Demonstrate basic musical concepts at the piano keyboard.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Explain and utilize basic musical terminology including melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo,
meter, and dynamics.
2. Identify, interpret, and utilize scales, intervals, chords, key signatures, and the circle of fifths.
3. Read elementary treble and bass clef notation.
4. Read and perform basic rhythmic patterns in simple and compound meter.
5. Apply musical materials learned to the piano keyboard.
Topics and Scope
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I. Beat and Rhythm
A. Rhythmic notation
B. Simple and compound division
II. Pitch
A. Staff notation
B. Treble clef, bass clef, and grand staves
C. Natural notes on the piano keyboard
III. Meter and Rhythmic Patterns
A. Simple meters
B. Compound meters
IV. Dynamics
V. Whole and Half Steps
A. Accidentals
B. The chromatic scale
C. Black keys on the piano keyboard
VI. Major Keys
A. Construction of major scales
B. Major key signatures
C. The circle of fifths
D. Solfeggio for major scales and melodies
E. Locating major scales on the piano
VII. Intervals
A. Identification and construction of intervals
B. Recognizing intervals through solfeggio and familiar song references
C. Locating intervals on the piano keyboard
VIII. Minor Keys
A. Construction of minor scales
B. Minor key signatures
C. The circle of fifths
D. Solfeggio for minor scales and melodies
E. Locating minor scales on the piano
IX. Chords
A. Major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads
B. Dominant seventh chords
C. Locating chords on the piano
D. Using chords to accompany songs
Assignments:
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1. Reading assignments in the textbook (1-2 chapters/week)
2. In-class and/or online drills and workbook exercises (2-4 pages/week)
3. Quizzes (3-5)
4. Comprehensive midterm and final exam
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 0% |
None | |
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 20 - 50% |
Drills, workbook exercises | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 30 - 60% |
Quizzes, midterm, and final exam | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 10 - 20% |
Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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The Musician's Guide to Fundamentals. 3rd ed. Clendenning, Jane Piper and Marvin, Elizabeth West and Phillips, Joel. W. W. Norton. 2017 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials
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