Beginning and elementary level teaching literature and technical skills will be emphasized. Course is geared towards students who have little or no previous musical experience. Five hours weekly practice is required. Open to all students. Elementary and early intermediate teaching literature of all style periods and technical skills will be emphasized.
Some memory work is required.
Basic vocal literature will be introduced. More advanced literature will be studied. This course is designed to help the student develop the aural skills pertinent to proficiency in music theory. It includes the study and proper identification of melodic patterns, intervals and triads, and exercises in melodic dictation. A continuation of Ear Training and Sight Singing I. Sight singing, intervals, triads, and seventh chords, asymmetric and mixed meters.