2025-2026 Course Catalog

MUSC 1131 Music Theory 1

For those students pursuing a career in music, a major component of the training is in the discipline of music theory.  Training in music theory is essential for professional musicians.  In this first part of a four-semester sequence, students will begin the study of the materials and structures of music including notation, intervals, scales, four-voice chorale style, melodic form and structure, diatonic and secondary harmony, binary and ternary forms. While intended for music majors and minors, this course is open to the prepared student who desires a rigorous music theory experience.  Typically, these could be students who have studied music through high school or community programs.

Credits

3 cr

Corequisite

MUSC 1181

Notes

 

MnTC Goals

6