The course includes basic techniques, sight reading, elementary repertoire and functional theory-related keyboard skills. Diction for Singers I. 1 credit. The study of English and Italian pronunciation using the phonetic alphabet with emphasis on the performance of song literature in each language. Diction is open to music majors and minors or by permission of instructor. The study of French and German pronunciation using the phonetic alphabet with emphasis on the performance of song literature in each language.
Diction is open to music majors and minors or by permission of instructor.
3 credits each semester. MUS 131 is a prerequisite to MUS 132. Offered in alternate years. 3 credits each semester. Music scale construction, rhythm and interval work, melody writing, and a study of triads, inversions, primary and secondary chords, embellishments, modulation to closely related keys, and musical form and analysis.