Rhythmic material is comprised of simple, compound, and changing meters, including first division of the beat, fundamental rhythm patterns, and complementary rhythm. LA Skills learned in 551-13300 are developed further. Minor mode and tenor clef are introduced. Syncopation, anacrusic phrasing, second division of the beat, and changing meter are presented. Registration is based on placement testing.
Registration is based on placement testing.
Registration is based on excellent achievement in 551-13300. LA Study of harmonic materials including diatonic seventh chords, secondary dominant and diminished seventh chords, modulations, and tonal regions. Melody harmonization, realization of figured and unfigured bass lines, and creative work. Harmonic and structural analysis of pieces in binary form. Aural recognition of sonority types, harmonic progressions, textures, and form.