Second Inversion Chords

Non-harmonic Tones

Seventh Chords

V7 Review
Leading Tone Seventh Chords
Non-dominant seventh Chords
Popular Notation

Secondary Dominants

Modulation

Methods of Modulation
Harmonizing Melodies that Modulate

Melodic Harmonization using Secondary Dominants and Modulation

Harmonization using 7 th chords, secondary dominants and modulation

Keyboard Harmony

Figured bass using primary, secondary and seventh chords
Melodic harmonization using Roman Numerals and popular chord symbols

Sight Singing

Major and minor melodies
Melodies using intervals of the dominant chord

Ear Training

Rhythmic Dictation – Eighth notes and rests. CD - RD2, pp. 10-15
Melodic Dictation – Stepwise and skips in tonic and dominant chords.
CD - RD2, pp. 13-18.
Harmonic Dictation – Intervals, triads. CD - HD2, 14-25

Course Objectives

Theory 112 develops an understanding of musical concepts of inverted chords, non-harmonic tones, seventh chords, secondary dominants, modulation and harmonization of a melody. It also continues to expand the facility to sing at sight and demonstrate theoretical concepts at the keyboard. It continues the development of writing music from dictation.

112 Theory Requirements

Texts

Guided Music Theory 112, by Barbara Ryland Wells
Ear Training , Volume 1, by Ryland
Ear Training CDs - Melodic Dictation 2 (MD2), Harmonic Dictation 2 (HD2),Rhythmic Dictation 2 (RD2)
Sight-Singing and Keyboard Harmony to accompany MUS 111, 112, 211, 212, copyright August, 2006
Workbook Vol. 1, Music In Theory and Practice by Benward and Saker, with Finale (You do not need to purchase a new one if you have one from MUS 111.)

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

•  Three ring binder with front and back pockets.
•  15 tab dividers
•  Manuscript paper
•  Pencils and erasers
•  4 by 6 index cards, spiral bound (if you have a set from MUS 111, you do not need a new one)

ATTENDANCE

Attendance is critical to your success in this course. If you know in advance that you will be absent, please make arrangements to obtain notes/assignments. It is also recommended that you make arrangements to have the class taped. If you arrive late, you have missed information , therefore, please obtain notes from a classmate.
Missed Classes : More than 2 absences will result in a lower grade. If you miss three consecutive classes or four classes in the semester without notice of mitigating circumstances, you will be withdrawn from the course.

GRADING

 

40% - Assignments and Class Participation
15% - Ear Training
10% - Keyboard Harmony and Sight-Singing
15% - Midterm
20% - Final

CLASS PREPARATION

You will need to plan a minimum or 3-4 hours per week for written assignments and 1-2 hours per week for Keyboard Harmony, Ear Training and Sight-Singing.