Course Description
- This is the third course in a sequence of three: Fundamentals, Diatonic Harmony and Chromatic Harmony. The prerequisite is Diatonic Harmony, or fluency with fundamentals, SATB part writing, cadences, and non-chord tones. In this course you will study:
- Secondary Dominant and Leading-Tone chords
- Borrowed chords and Mode Mixture
- Harmonic Modulation of various types
- Neapolitan & Augmented 6th Chords
- Extended chords with the 9th, 11th, and 13th
- Non-Functional Harmonies
- View a sample Syllabus
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Learning Materials
- Altered Chords by Function & Quality
- Conducting Patterns & Principles
- Diagramming Melodic Phrases
- Examples for Analysis
- Figured Bass Conventions
- Guidelines for Voice-Leading
- Harmonic Cadences
- Lead Sheet Symbols
- Manuscript Paper
- Motive Variation Techniques
- Non-Chord Tones
- Recommended Text: Hutchinson, Robert. Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom.
Preparation
- Pre-requisites: Diatonic Harmony or equivalent
- Co-requisites: Studying piano, guitar, and/or voice is recommended
- Background: A love for music and a work ethic helps