MUSI 140 - Aural Perception I

Credit(s): 2

Corequisite(s): MUSI 105.
This course builds aural skills through the use of singing and dictation to supplement MUSI 105. (Fall Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Identify all ascending and descending intervals an octave or less.
Identify, write, and sing various major, minor, and pentatonic scales.
Identify and notate major and minor melodies.
Sight-read a piece of music in both major and minor keys using Solfege syllables and moveable “Do”.
Write notation and rhythms upon hearing a musical phrase in class using both simple and compound meter.
Demonstrate basic conducting patterns.