Music Theory 101
MUS-40054
A basic knowledge of music theory is one of the most important tools a musician can have, whether you play an instrument or want to compose your own music. This class for beginners will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of music.
Using a series of simple exercises, we will begin with how to read music: pitch, clefs, note values and rhythm (simple and complex); and progress to more complex subjects such as: major and minor scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, chord progression, counterpoint, and musical form.
Textbook: Tonal Harmony, 7th Edition, Stefan Kostka, Dorothy Payne, & Byron Almen (Textbook only); ISBN-13: 978-0078025143
Quarters Offered: Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer
Course Duration: 9 weeks
Prerequisite: None; no prior knowledge of music is necessary.
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Textbooks:
Tonal Harmony 7th
by Stefan Kostka, Dorothy Payne, Byron Almen
ISBN / ASIN: 9780078025143
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/9/2025
- Early Enrollment Discount: $290 ($315 if enrolled after 3/3/2025)
- Early enrollment advised
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| 4/9/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| 4/16/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| 4/23/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| 4/30/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| 5/7/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| 5/14/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| 5/21/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| 5/28/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
