Contemporary Theory III Course Description This is the third course in a sequence of three. The prerequisite is Contemporary Music Theory II, 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 in various styles Altered Pre-Dominant chords Extended chords with the 9th, 11th, and 13th Linear and Non-Functional Harmony View a sample Syllabus. Contact us for Instructor Materials. Course Materials Manuscript Paper Pyramid of Perfect 5ths Guidelines for Voice-Leading Name that Interval Non-Chord Tones Altered Chords by Function & Quality Lead Sheet Symbols Figured Bass Conventions Recommended Text: Snodgrass, Jennifer. Contemporary Musicianship, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press, New York, NY. 2021. ISBN: 978-0-19-092459-1 Preparation Pre-requisites: Contemporary Music Theory II or equivalent Co-requisites: Studying piano, guitar, and/or voice is recommended Background: A love for music and a work ethic helps Course Content Overview of Chromatic Harmony Secondary Dominants Secondary Leading Tone Chords Borrowed Chords Modulation Neapolitan and Augmented 6th Chords Extended Chords Non-Functional Harmonies