MUS* 261: Ear Training IV

1 Credits
Ear Training IV is a continuation of MUS*260 (Ear Training III). As the aural component of Music Theory IV, it is highly recommended to take MUS*264 concurrently with Music Theory IV (MUS*214). This course uses Kodály methodology. Intervals, scales, and chords in all inversions are sung and identified. Students will practice taking modal and tonal dictation as well as singing in three and four parts in all clefs and reading chorales in open-score. “Sing and play” is part of this class. Keyboard harmony and chord progressions are reinforced through aural identification of harmonic functions incorporating secondary dominants, modulations, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords. Sight-sing simple atonal melodies will be introduced.
Prerequisites: Completion of MUS* 260 with a ‘C’ or better, or permission of instructor
Offered: Spring