Description:

This course is a basic study of the harmonic system sited in Western music composed from 1650 to 1900 and still in use in areas of music composition. Students will learn the basic skills involved in writing and analyzing music of this nature as well as play simple chord progressions on the piano. 3 hrs./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Recognize basic music fundamentals of keys, key signatures, major and minor scales, pitch intervals, circle of fifths, triads, seventh chords, rhythmic time values, and time signatures.
2. Identify the function and purpose of diatonic chords in the harmonic spectrum, naming correct and incorrect chord progressions.
3. Harmonize and write music for four voices based on the functional harmonic practices and correct voice leading of music from 1650-1900.
4. Transcribe parts for transposing instruments and write parts using various C clefs, especially the alto and tenor clef.
5. Analyze both melodically and harmonically simple four part chorales and hymns using Roman numeral analysis techniques.
6. Recognize triads and seventh chords in inversion, describing their inverted purpose and function.
7. Recognize the form and practices of good melodic writing as practiced in the historical period under study.
8. Compose simple original melodies using the basic practices under study.
9. Play all major and minor chords, scales, and cadences at the piano.
10. Harmonize simple melodies with I (i), IV (iv) and V chords.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Accurate and accessible knowledge of music fundamentals
   A. Recognize and name keys and key signatures for both major and minor
keys
   B. Spell any major, natural minor, harmonic minor, or melodic minor
scale
   C. Diagram the circle of fifths
   D. Spell any major, minor, diminished, or augmented triad
   E. Name the five common types of seventh chords and spell any of them
using any pitch as the chord root
   F. Demonstrate an understanding of rhythmic time values
   G. Identify simple and compound time signatures
   H. Rebar rhythmic values to correctly indicate the meter

II. Diatonic chords and progressions in major and minor keys
   A. Name the diatonic types of chords in major keys
   B. Write all the options for chords in minor keys
   C. Name the most common chords used in minor keys
   D. Name appropriate and inappropriate chord progressions in tonal
music

III. Diatonic four voice part writing
   A. Harmonize given melodies and/or bass lines with the other 2-3 parts
using correct voice leading and part writing procedures.
   B. Harmonize given melodies and/or bass lines with appropriate chord
progressions.

IV. Transcribing parts for transposing and C clef instruments
   A. Name common transposing and C clef instruments
   B. Rewrite a part using the correct transposition for any transposing
instrument
   C. Rewrite a part for any instrument using a C clef

V. Roman numeral analysis of simple diatonic four part music
   A. Identify roots and types of chords using Roman numeral analysis in
hymns and chorales
   B. Identify chord and seventh chord inversions with figured bass
inversion symbols in hymns and chorales

VI. Chord inversions
   A. Recognize chords and seventh chords in inversion
   B. Name the correct inversion symbol for any inverted chord
   C. Describe the correct uses of inverted chords
   D. Write simple four part music using inverted chords appropriately in
tonal music practice

VII. Melody
   A. Recognize the form and practices of good melodic writing as
practiced in the common practice era
   B. Recognize errors in good melodic writing as practiced in the common
practice era
   C. Compose simple diatonic melodies using the practices under study

VIII. Keyboard skills
   A. Play any major and minor chord
   B. Play any major or minor scale
   C. Play plagal and authentic cadences in any major or minor key
   D. Harmonize simple melodies with I (i), IV (iv), or V chords

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

1. Written examinations (4-5 exams) 65-80% 
2. Attendance, homework, class participation, chapter quizzes 10-15%
3. Keyboard harmony application 10-15%

Grading Criteria:

90 - 100%  = A
80 -  89%  = B
70 -  79%  = C
60 -  69%  = D
Below 60%  = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.