Development of melodic retention. Designed for non-music majors who desire to increase their ability to listen intelligently and to widen their acquaintance with standard musical works. Compositions that are representative of the major style periods, forms, and media are studied. Emphasis is placed on listening to the music itself, with information about the composer and the composition given as an aid to understanding. A brief overview of the history of music, followed by a more detailed examination of music from the beginnings of Western Civilization to the early Renaissance.
Emphasis is placed on developing listening skill.
Individual Study 3 s.h. Continued study of chord progressions that make use of seventh chords and modulations to closely related keys. Development of aural recognition of basic harmonic progressions is stressed. Computer-aided instruction through drill and practice, tutorials, gaming, and problem solving. Aural recognition of some of the more complex chord progressions including seventh and altered chords.