MUSI 240 - Aural Perception III

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 141.
Corequisite(s): MUSI 205.
This course builds aural and vocal skills through the use of singing and dictation to supplement MUSI 205. (Fall Semester)

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

Recognize and sing all 7th chords in root position and inversions.
Dictate melodies with increased use of chromaticism, modulations to closely related keys.
Dictate harmonic progressions using secondary dominant and 7th chords, borrowed chords and chromatic approaches to dominant.
Sing melodies that modulate and employ chromaticism using moveable “Do”.
Demonstrate rhythmic dictation that combines various beat divisions and rhythmic syllables.