Some skills translate notation into sound, and some do the opposite, as shown below.
While the development of specific skills forms the core of the course, and each of these individual skills will be valuable for you in your future musical pursuits, I also intend for us to remember the larger context of these skills. To this end, we will attempt in both musicianship and theory classes to draw connections between the two, using our knowledge of theoretical principles to advance musicianship skills, and using our musicianship to make the learning of theoretical principles real and vivid. Though dictation and transcription exercises may constitute a smaller portion of the course, they are also essential to strengthening your aural skills, especially in the area of harmony. Computer assignments may also be given. There will be no final exam.